BELIEVE Circle City High School vs Herron High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BELIEVE Circle City High School
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
269 students
Herron High School
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
981 students
| Measure | BELIEVE Circle City High School Indianapolis, Indiana | Herron High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 387 | #24 of 387 |
| National rank | #2377 of 16,910 | #2212 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 269 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.1% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.8 vs 74.6).
- •BELIEVE Circle City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.1% vs 43.8%).
- •Herron High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 17.9).
- •Herron High School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 269.
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 BELIEVE Circle City High School better than Herron High School?
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 BELIEVE Circle City High School and Herron High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BELIEVE Circle City High School: 269. Herron High School: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BELIEVE Circle City High School and Herron High School rank in Indiana?
BELIEVE Circle City High School is 26th of 387 and Herron High School is 24th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).