Castle High School vs Sharon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle High School
Newburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,953 students
Sharon Elementary School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
724 students
| Measure | Castle High School Newburgh, Indiana | Sharon Elementary School Newburgh, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 387 | #185 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #3447 of 16,910 | #12031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,953 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 1,953 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 74% |
| city | Newburgh | Newburgh |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.4 vs 69.0).
- •Sharon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 51%).
- •Castle High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Castle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 46%).
- •Castle High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.1).
- •Castle High School is the larger school with 1,953 students compared with 724.
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 Castle High School better than Sharon 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 Castle High School and Sharon Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Newburgh and Newburgh in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle High School: 1,953. Sharon Elementary School: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle High School and Sharon Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Castle High School is 51st of 387 and Sharon Elementary School is 185th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).