Central Elementary School vs South Dearborn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Lawrenceburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
438 students
South Dearborn Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 7–8
288 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Lawrenceburg, Indiana | South Dearborn Middle School Aurora, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,053 | #235 of 335 |
| National rank | #18567 of 50,301 | #9284 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 438 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 28% |
| city | Lawrenceburg | Aurora |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 42.5).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 28%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 47.2%).
- •South Dearborn Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.6).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 288.
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 Central Elementary School better than South Dearborn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 42.5 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 Central Elementary School and South Dearborn Middle School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Lawrenceburg and Aurora in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 438. South Dearborn Middle School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and South Dearborn Middle School rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School is 391st of 1,053 and South Dearborn Middle School is 235th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).