Colon High School vs Jeffers High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 624 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colon High School
Colon · Public high · Grades 6–12
271 students
Jeffers High School
Painesdale · Public high · Grades 7–12
270 students
| Measure | Colon High School Colon, Michigan | Jeffers High School Painesdale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 591 | #193 of 591 |
| National rank | #12651 of 16,910 | #6527 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 271 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| city | Colon | Painesdale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jeffers High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 33.0).
- •Jeffers High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Jeffers High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Jeffers High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 45.4%).
- •Colon High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.9).
- •Colon High School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 270.
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 Colon High School better than Jeffers High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jeffers High School ranks higher (57.2 vs 33.0 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 Colon High School and Jeffers High School?
About 624 km in a straight line, between Colon and Painesdale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colon High School: 271. Jeffers High School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colon High School and Jeffers High School rank in Michigan?
Colon High School is 428th of 591 and Jeffers High School is 193rd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).