Columbus East High School vs Morton Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus East High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,452 students
Morton Senior High School
Hammond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,446 students
| Measure | Columbus East High School Columbus, Indiana | Morton Senior High School Hammond, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 387 | #361 of 387 |
| National rank | #7087 of 16,910 | #14020 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,452 | 1,446 |
| Enrollment | 1,452 | 1,446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 9% |
| city | Columbus | Hammond |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 26.8).
- •Columbus East High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 9%).
- •Columbus East High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Columbus East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 49%).
- •Columbus East High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.0).
- •Columbus East High School is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 1,446.
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 Columbus East High School better than Morton Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus East High School ranks higher (54.8 vs 26.8 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 Columbus East High School and Morton Senior High School?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Hammond in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus East High School: 1,452. Morton Senior High School: 1,446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus East High School and Morton Senior High School rank in Indiana?
Columbus East High School is 168th of 387 and Morton Senior High School is 361st of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).