Anderson High School vs Anderson Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson High School
Anderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,768 students
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Anderson · Charter other · Grades K–12
777 students
| Measure | Anderson High School Anderson, Indiana | Anderson Preparatory Academy Anderson, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #355 of 387 | – |
| National rank | #13615 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,768 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 1,768 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anderson Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Anderson High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Anderson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 65.4%).
- •Anderson Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.4).
- •Anderson High School is the larger school with 1,768 students compared with 777.
- •Anderson High School is a public school while Anderson Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 High School better than Anderson Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Anderson High School and Anderson Preparatory Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson High School: 1,768. Anderson Preparatory Academy: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson High School and Anderson Preparatory Academy rank in Indiana?
Anderson High School is 355th of 387 and Anderson Preparatory Academy is unranked among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).