Anderson Elementary School vs Anderson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Elementary School
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
Anderson High School
Anderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,768 students
| Measure | Anderson Elementary School Anderson, Indiana | Anderson High School Anderson, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,053 | #355 of 387 |
| National rank | #35758 of 50,301 | #13615 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 496 | 1,768 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anderson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 28.7).
- •Anderson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Anderson High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Anderson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 62%).
- •Anderson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Anderson High School is the larger school with 1,768 students compared with 496.
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 Anderson Elementary School better than Anderson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Anderson Elementary School ranks higher (34.2 vs 28.7 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 Anderson Elementary School and Anderson High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Elementary School: 496. Anderson High School: 1,768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Elementary School and Anderson High School rank in Indiana?
Anderson Elementary School is 869th of 1,053 and Anderson High School is 355th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).