Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch vs Wilbur Wright Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 7.5 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
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
305 students
| Measure | Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch New Castle, Indiana | Wilbur Wright Elementary School New Castle, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 387 | #694 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11019 of 16,910 | #28357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 289 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilbur Wright Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 39.7).
- •Wilbur Wright Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 72.5%).
- •Wilbur Wright Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •Wilbur Wright Elementary School is the larger school with 305 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 Wilbur Wright Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilbur Wright Elementary School ranks higher (45.4 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 Wilbur Wright Elementary School?
About 7.5 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. Wilbur Wright Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch and Wilbur Wright Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch is 296th of 387 and Wilbur Wright Elementary School is 694th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).