Charter School of the Dunes vs Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charter School of the Dunes
Gary · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
836 students
Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS
Lake Station · Public high · Grades 6–12
595 students
| Measure | Charter School of the Dunes Gary, Indiana | Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS Lake Station, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,053 | #367 of 387 |
| National rank | #47342 of 50,301 | #14703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 836 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 836 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| city | Gary | Lake Station |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 15.6).
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Charter School of the Dunes does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 71.8%).
- •Charter School of the Dunes does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.6).
- •Charter School of the Dunes is the larger school with 836 students compared with 595.
- •Charter School of the Dunes is a charter school while Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS is a public 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 Charter School of the Dunes better than Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS ranks higher (23.4 vs 15.6 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 Charter School of the Dunes and Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Gary and Lake Station in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter School of the Dunes: 836. Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter School of the Dunes and Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS rank in Indiana?
Charter School of the Dunes is 1045th of 1,053 and Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS is 367th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).