Carroll Middle School vs Hickory Center Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,004 students
Hickory Center Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Carroll Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Hickory Center Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 335 | #309 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #4769 of 15,369 | #16036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,004 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 1,004 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.2 vs 63.1).
- •Carroll Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 49%).
- •Hickory Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 32.7%).
- •Hickory Center Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 20.1).
- •Carroll Middle School is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 453.
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 Middle School better than Hickory Center Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carroll Middle School and Hickory Center Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll Middle School: 1,004. Hickory Center Elementary School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll Middle School and Hickory Center Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Carroll Middle School is 78th of 335 and Hickory Center Elementary School is 309th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).