Caston Jr-Sr High School vs Rensselaer Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 72 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
Rensselaer Central High School
Rensselaer · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
| Measure | Caston Jr-Sr High School Rochester, Indiana | Rensselaer Central High School Rensselaer, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 387 | #172 of 387 |
| National rank | #12061 of 16,910 | #7195 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% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | Rochester | Rensselaer |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rensselaer Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 35.6).
- •Caston Jr-Sr High School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Rensselaer Central High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Rensselaer Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 60.7%).
- •Rensselaer Central High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.8).
- •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 Rensselaer Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rensselaer Central High School ranks higher (54.5 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 Rensselaer Central High School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rensselaer in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caston Jr-Sr High School: 435. Rensselaer Central High School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caston Jr-Sr High School and Rensselaer Central High School rank in Indiana?
Caston Jr-Sr High School is 327th of 387 and Rensselaer Central High School is 172nd of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).