River Forest High School vs Rochester Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 104 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Forest High School
Hobart · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
Rochester Community High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 8–12
567 students
| Measure | River Forest High School Hobart, Indiana | Rochester Community High School Rochester, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 387 | #290 of 387 |
| National rank | #14749 of 16,910 | #10730 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 565 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Hobart | Rochester |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rochester Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 23.1).
- •Rochester Community High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Rochester Community High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Rochester Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 72%).
- •Rochester Community High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 20.2).
- •Rochester Community High School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 565.
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 River Forest High School better than Rochester Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rochester Community High School ranks higher (41.0 vs 23.1 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 River Forest High School and Rochester Community High School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Hobart and Rochester in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Forest High School: 565. Rochester Community High School: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Forest High School and Rochester Community High School rank in Indiana?
River Forest High School is 368th of 387 and Rochester Community High School is 290th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).