Ben Davis University High School vs Garden City Elementary School
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.
Ben Davis University High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 10–12
375 students
Garden City Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
727 students
| Measure | Ben Davis University High School Indianapolis, Indiana | Garden City Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 387 | #961 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13717 of 16,910 | #40993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 375 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 30% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Davis University High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 26.1).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 7.5%).
- •Ben Davis University High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 73.6%).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 22.1).
- •Garden City Elementary School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 375.
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 University High School better than Garden City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Davis University High School ranks higher (28.2 vs 26.1 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 University High School and Garden City Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Davis University High School: 375. Garden City Elementary School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Davis University High School and Garden City Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Ben Davis University High School is 357th of 387 and Garden City Elementary School is 961st of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).