Columbia City High School vs Jennings County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 238 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
Jennings County High School
North Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,188 students
| Measure | Columbia City High School Columbia City, Indiana | Jennings County High School North Vernon, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 387 | #278 of 387 |
| National rank | #8421 of 16,910 | #10333 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,202 | 1,188 |
| Enrollment | 1,202 | 1,188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 25% |
| city | Columbia City | North Vernon |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 42.5).
- •Jennings County High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Jennings County High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Columbia City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 55.7%).
- •Columbia City High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Columbia City High School is the larger school with 1,202 students compared with 1,188.
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 Jennings County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia City High School ranks higher (49.8 vs 42.5 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 Jennings County High School?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Columbia City and North Vernon in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia City High School: 1,202. Jennings County High School: 1,188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia City High School and Jennings County High School rank in Indiana?
Columbia City High School is 219th of 387 and Jennings County High School is 278th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).