Benjamin Rush Middle School vs Eastern Hancock Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Rush Middle School
Rushville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
300 students
Eastern Hancock Middle School
Charlottesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
| Measure | Benjamin Rush Middle School Rushville, Indiana | Eastern Hancock Middle School Charlottesville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 335 | #61 of 335 |
| National rank | #5561 of 15,369 | #4193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 300 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| city | Rushville | Charlottesville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastern Hancock Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 59.6).
- •Eastern Hancock Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Benjamin Rush Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Eastern Hancock Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 53.7%).
- •Benjamin Rush Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.6).
- •Benjamin Rush Middle School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 299.
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 Benjamin Rush Middle School better than Eastern Hancock Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastern Hancock Middle School ranks higher (65.9 vs 59.6 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 Benjamin Rush Middle School and Eastern Hancock Middle School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Rushville and Charlottesville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Rush Middle School: 300. Eastern Hancock Middle School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Rush Middle School and Eastern Hancock Middle School rank in Indiana?
Benjamin Rush Middle School is 107th of 335 and Eastern Hancock Middle School is 61st of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).