Bailly Middle School vs Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailly Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
355 students
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Merrillville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
259 students
| Measure | Bailly Middle School Gary, Indiana | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 335 | #1032 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11093 of 15,369 | #45786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 355 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Gary | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bailly Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 18.5).
- •Bailly Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Bailly Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Bailly Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 79.5%).
- •Bailly Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Bailly Middle School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 259.
- •Bailly Middle School is a public school while Higher Institute of Arts & Tech 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 Bailly Middle School better than Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
On the Success Index (US), Bailly Middle School ranks higher (33.9 vs 18.5 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 Bailly Middle School and Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Gary and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailly Middle School: 355. Higher Institute of Arts & Tech: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailly Middle School and Higher Institute of Arts & Tech rank in Indiana?
Bailly Middle School is 271st of 335 and Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is 1032nd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).