Columbia City High School vs Jay County Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia City High School
Columbia City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,202 students
Jay County Jr/Sr High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,207 students
| Measure | Columbia City High School Columbia City, Indiana | Jay County Jr/Sr High School Portland, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 387 | #303 of 387 |
| National rank | #8421 of 16,910 | #11166 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,202 | 1,207 |
| Enrollment | 1,202 | 1,207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 25% |
| city | Columbia City | Portland |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 39.1).
- •Jay County Jr/Sr High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Columbia City High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Columbia City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 52.2%).
- •Columbia City High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.4).
- •Jay County Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 1,207 students compared with 1,202.
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 Columbia City High School better than Jay County Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia City High School ranks higher (49.8 vs 39.1 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 City High School and Jay County Jr/Sr High School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Columbia City and Portland in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia City High School: 1,202. Jay County Jr/Sr High School: 1,207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia City High School and Jay County Jr/Sr High School rank in Indiana?
Columbia City High School is 219th of 387 and Jay County Jr/Sr High School is 303rd of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).