Charlestown Senior High School vs Hanover Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 359 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlestown Senior High School
Charlestown · Public high · Grades 9–12
860 students
Hanover Central High School
Cedar Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
857 students
| Measure | Charlestown Senior High School Charlestown, Indiana | Hanover Central High School Cedar Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 387 | #138 of 387 |
| National rank | #9281 of 16,910 | #6406 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 860 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Charlestown | Cedar Lake |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanover Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 46.6).
- •Hanover Central High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Hanover Central High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Hanover Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 39.9%).
- •Charlestown Senior High School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.9).
- •Charlestown Senior High School is the larger school with 860 students compared with 857.
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 Charlestown Senior High School better than Hanover Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover Central High School ranks higher (57.6 vs 46.6 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 Charlestown Senior High School and Hanover Central High School?
About 359 km in a straight line, between Charlestown and Cedar Lake in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlestown Senior High School: 860. Hanover Central High School: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlestown Senior High School and Hanover Central High School rank in Indiana?
Charlestown Senior High School is 250th of 387 and Hanover Central High School is 138th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).