Ben Davis High School vs Speedway Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 10–12
3,315 students
Speedway Senior High School
Speedway · Public high · Grades 9–12
602 students
| Measure | Ben Davis High School Indianapolis, Indiana | Speedway Senior High School Speedway, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #369 of 387 | #49 of 387 |
| National rank | #14755 of 16,910 | #3412 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,315 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 3,315 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 72% |
| city | Indianapolis | Speedway |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Speedway Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 23.0).
- •Speedway Senior High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 15%).
- •Speedway Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 39%).
- •Speedway Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 69.1%).
- •Speedway Senior High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.5).
- •Ben Davis High School is the larger school with 3,315 students compared with 602.
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 Ben Davis High School better than Speedway Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Speedway Senior High School ranks higher (69.6 vs 23.0 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 Ben Davis High School and Speedway Senior High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Speedway in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Davis High School: 3,315. Speedway Senior High School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Davis High School and Speedway Senior High School rank in Indiana?
Ben Davis High School is 369th of 387 and Speedway Senior High School is 49th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).