Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl vs New Palestine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,106 students
New Palestine High School
New Palestine · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students
| Measure | Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl Indianapolis, Indiana | New Palestine High School New Palestine, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #305 of 335 | #57 of 387 |
| National rank | #12580 of 15,369 | #3657 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,106 | 1,254 |
| Enrollment | 1,106 | 1,254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 45% |
| city | Indianapolis | New Palestine |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Palestine High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 26.5).
- •New Palestine High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 24%).
- •New Palestine High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 30%).
- •New Palestine High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 63.7%).
- •Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.4).
- •New Palestine High School is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 1,106.
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 Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl better than New Palestine High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Palestine High School ranks higher (68.6 vs 26.5 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 Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl and New Palestine High School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and New Palestine in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl: 1,106. New Palestine High School: 1,254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl and New Palestine High School rank in Indiana?
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl is 305th of 335 and New Palestine High School is 57th of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).