Prairie Heights Sr High School vs Rensselaer Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Heights Sr High School
LaGrange · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
Rensselaer Central High School
Rensselaer · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
| Measure | Prairie Heights Sr High School LaGrange, Indiana | Rensselaer Central High School Rensselaer, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 387 | #172 of 387 |
| National rank | #4206 of 16,910 | #7195 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 432 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | LaGrange | Rensselaer |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Heights Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 54.5).
- •Prairie Heights Sr High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Prairie Heights Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Rensselaer Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 39.8%).
- •Rensselaer Central High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
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 Prairie Heights Sr High School better than Rensselaer Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Heights Sr High School ranks higher (66.4 vs 54.5 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 Prairie Heights Sr High School and Rensselaer Central High School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between LaGrange and Rensselaer in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Heights Sr High School: 432. Rensselaer Central High School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Heights Sr High School and Rensselaer Central High School rank in Indiana?
Prairie Heights Sr High School is 68th of 387 and Rensselaer Central High School is 172nd of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).