Columbia High School vs Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
East Greenbush · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
Rensselaer · Public high · Grades 6–12
462 students
| Measure | Columbia High School East Greenbush, New York | Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School Rensselaer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 1,079 | #1008 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #224 of 16,910 | #9341 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,272 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 40% |
| city | East Greenbush | Rensselaer |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 46.4).
- •Columbia High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 40%).
- •Columbia High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 45%).
- •Columbia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 71.9%).
- •Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.1).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 462.
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 High School better than Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High School ranks higher (90.3 vs 46.4 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 High School and Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between East Greenbush and Rensselaer in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 1,272. Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School rank in New York?
Columbia High School is 157th of 1,079 and Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School is 1008th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).