Castle South Middle School vs Newburgh Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle South Middle School
Newburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
Newburgh Elementary School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
583 students
| Measure | Castle South Middle School Newburgh, Indiana | Newburgh Elementary School Newburgh, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 335 | #150 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #2831 of 15,369 | #10528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 641 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| city | Newburgh | Newburgh |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 71.1).
- •Newburgh Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Castle South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Newburgh Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 39%).
- •Castle South Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.7).
- •Castle South Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 583.
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 South Middle School better than Newburgh Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Castle South Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 71.1 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 South Middle School and Newburgh Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Newburgh and Newburgh in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle South Middle School: 641. Newburgh Elementary School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle South Middle School and Newburgh Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Castle South Middle School is 35th of 335 and Newburgh Elementary School is 150th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).