Calumet New Tech High School vs Southridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calumet New Tech High School
Gary · Public high · Grades 9–12
620 students
Southridge Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Calumet New Tech High School Gary, Indiana | Southridge Elementary School Highland, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 387 | #568 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #15348 of 16,910 | #24360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 620 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 55% |
| city | Gary | Highland |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 19.4).
- •Southridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 7.5%).
- •Southridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Southridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 90.6%).
- •Calumet New Tech High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 23.1).
- •Calumet New Tech High School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 439.
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 Calumet New Tech High School better than Southridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southridge Elementary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 19.4 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 Calumet New Tech High School and Southridge Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Gary and Highland in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calumet New Tech High School: 620. Southridge Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calumet New Tech High School and Southridge Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Calumet New Tech High School is 375th of 387 and Southridge Elementary School is 568th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).