Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch vs New Castle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch
New Castle · Public high · Grades 7–12
289 students
New Castle High School
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
828 students
| Measure | Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch New Castle, Indiana | New Castle High School New Castle, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 387 | #195 of 387 |
| National rank | #11019 of 16,910 | #7783 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 289 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Castle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 39.7).
- •New Castle High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •New Castle High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •New Castle High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.8).
- •New Castle High School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 289.
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 Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch better than New Castle High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Castle High School ranks higher (52.3 vs 39.7 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 Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch and New Castle High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch: 289. New Castle High School: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch and New Castle High School rank in Indiana?
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch is 296th of 387 and New Castle High School is 195th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).