Columbia Elementary School vs Rochester Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
325 students
Rochester Community High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 8–12
567 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Rochester, Indiana | Rochester Community High School Rochester, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 1,053 | #290 of 387 |
| National rank | #28719 of 50,301 | #10730 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 325 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 41.0).
- •Rochester Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 67.1%).
- •Rochester Community High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
- •Rochester Community High School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 325.
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 Elementary School better than Rochester Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 41.0 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 Elementary School and Rochester Community High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 325. Rochester Community High School: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Rochester Community High School rank in Indiana?
Columbia Elementary School is 701st of 1,053 and Rochester Community High School is 290th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).