Carroll High School vs Lawrence Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,623 students
Lawrence Central High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,517 students
| Measure | Carroll High School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Lawrence Central High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 387 | #348 of 387 |
| National rank | #3011 of 16,910 | #13190 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,623 | 2,517 |
| Enrollment | 2,623 | 2,517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 18% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carroll High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 30.7).
- •Carroll High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 18%).
- •Carroll High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •Carroll High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 60.2%).
- •Lawrence Central High School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.1).
- •Carroll High School is the larger school with 2,623 students compared with 2,517.
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 Carroll High School better than Lawrence Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carroll High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 30.7 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 Carroll High School and Lawrence Central High School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll High School: 2,623. Lawrence Central High School: 2,517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll High School and Lawrence Central High School rank in Indiana?
Carroll High School is 39th of 387 and Lawrence Central High School is 348th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).