Castle High School vs William Henry Harrison High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 9.0 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
William Henry Harrison High School
Evansville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,332 students
| Measure | Castle High School Newburgh, Indiana | William Henry Harrison High School Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 387 | #284 of 387 |
| National rank | #3447 of 16,910 | #10461 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,953 | 1,332 |
| Enrollment | 1,953 | 1,332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 26% |
| city | Newburgh | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 42.1).
- •Castle High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 26%).
- •Castle High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Castle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 52.8%).
- •William Henry Harrison High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.4).
- •Castle High School is the larger school with 1,953 students compared with 1,332.
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 William Henry Harrison High School?
On the Success Index (US), Castle High School ranks higher (69.4 vs 42.1 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 Castle High School and William Henry Harrison High School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Newburgh and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle High School: 1,953. William Henry Harrison High School: 1,332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle High School and William Henry Harrison High School rank in Indiana?
Castle High School is 51st of 387 and William Henry Harrison High School is 284th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).