Caston Jr-Sr High School vs Prairie Heights Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 121 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caston Jr-Sr High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 6–12
435 students
Prairie Heights Sr High School
LaGrange · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
| Measure | Caston Jr-Sr High School Rochester, Indiana | Prairie Heights Sr High School LaGrange, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #327 of 387 | #68 of 387 |
| National rank | #12061 of 16,910 | #4206 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 435 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| city | Rochester | LaGrange |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Heights Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 35.6).
- •Prairie Heights Sr High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Prairie Heights Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Prairie Heights Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 60.7%).
- •Caston Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •Caston Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 432.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Caston Jr-Sr High School better than Prairie Heights Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Heights Sr High School ranks higher (66.4 vs 35.6 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 Caston Jr-Sr High School and Prairie Heights Sr High School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Rochester and LaGrange in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caston Jr-Sr High School: 435. Prairie Heights Sr High School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caston Jr-Sr High School and Prairie Heights Sr High School rank in Indiana?
Caston Jr-Sr High School is 327th of 387 and Prairie Heights Sr High School is 68th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).