Central Elementary School vs Neighbors' New Vistas High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
Neighbors' New Vistas High School
Portage · Charter high · Grades 9–12
139 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Portage, Indiana | Neighbors' New Vistas High School Portage, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 1,053 | #358 of 387 |
| National rank | #28898 of 50,301 | #13848 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 10% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 27.6).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 10%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 50.4%).
- •Neighbors' New Vistas High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.4).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 139.
- •Central Elementary School is a public school while Neighbors' New Vistas High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Neighbors' New Vistas High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (44.5 vs 27.6 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 Neighbors' New Vistas High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 409. Neighbors' New Vistas High School: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Neighbors' New Vistas High School rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School is 705th of 1,053 and Neighbors' New Vistas High School is 358th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).