Country Meadow Elementary School vs DeKalb High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Country Meadow Elementary School
Ashley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
DeKalb High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students
| Measure | Country Meadow Elementary School Ashley, Indiana | DeKalb High School Waterloo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 1,053 | #198 of 387 |
| National rank | #26537 of 50,301 | #7869 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 314 | 1,007 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 1,007 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 31% |
| city | Ashley | Waterloo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 47.9).
- •Country Meadow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 48.1%).
- •Country Meadow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.7).
- •DeKalb High School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 314.
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 Country Meadow Elementary School better than DeKalb High School?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb High School ranks higher (51.9 vs 47.9 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 Country Meadow Elementary School and DeKalb High School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Ashley and Waterloo in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Country Meadow Elementary School: 314. DeKalb High School: 1,007. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Country Meadow Elementary School and DeKalb High School rank in Indiana?
Country Meadow Elementary School is 644th of 1,053 and DeKalb High School is 198th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).