Columbia Central School vs Crete-Monee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Central School
Steger · Public middle · Grades 5–8
646 students
Crete-Monee High School
Crete · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,480 students
| Measure | Columbia Central School Steger, Illinois | Crete-Monee High School Crete, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 670 | #523 of 691 |
| National rank | #13545 of 15,369 | #14811 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 646 | 1,480 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 1,480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 13% |
| city | Steger | Crete |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crete-Monee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 21.4).
- •Crete-Monee High School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 11%).
- •Columbia Central School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Columbia Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 57%).
- •Crete-Monee High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.6).
- •Crete-Monee High School is the larger school with 1,480 students compared with 646.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Central School better than Crete-Monee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Crete-Monee High School ranks higher (22.7 vs 21.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia Central School and Crete-Monee High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Steger and Crete in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Central School: 646. Crete-Monee High School: 1,480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Central School and Crete-Monee High School rank in Illinois?
Columbia Central School is 586th of 670 and Crete-Monee High School is 523rd of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).