Arsenal Technical High School vs H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arsenal Technical High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,360 students
H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students
| Measure | Arsenal Technical High School Indianapolis, Indiana | H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 387 | #327 of 335 |
| National rank | #15478 of 16,910 | #13603 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,360 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 11% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 18.8).
- •H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2%).
- •Arsenal Technical High School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Arsenal Technical High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 76.6%).
- •H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.9).
- •Arsenal Technical High School is the larger school with 2,360 students compared with 538.
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 Arsenal Technical High School better than H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School?
On the Success Index (US), H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School ranks higher (21.0 vs 18.8 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 Arsenal Technical High School and H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arsenal Technical High School: 2,360. H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arsenal Technical High School and H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School rank in Indiana?
Arsenal Technical High School is 379th of 387 and H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School is 327th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).