Centralia High School vs Rochester High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centralia High School
Centralia · Public high · Grades 9–12
941 students
Rochester High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
608 students
| Measure | Centralia High School Centralia, Washington | Rochester High School Rochester, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 333 | #230 of 333 |
| National rank | #10998 of 16,910 | #9698 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 941 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 941 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Centralia | Rochester |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rochester High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 39.8).
- •Rochester High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Centralia High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Rochester High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 69.5%).
- •Centralia High School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.5).
- •Centralia High School is the larger school with 941 students compared with 608.
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 Centralia High School better than Rochester High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rochester High School ranks higher (45.0 vs 39.8 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 Centralia High School and Rochester High School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Rochester in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centralia High School: 941. Rochester High School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centralia High School and Rochester High School rank in Washington?
Centralia High School is 256th of 333 and Rochester High School is 230th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).