Crispus Attucks High School vs Herron High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crispus Attucks High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,269 students
Herron High School
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
981 students
| Measure | Crispus Attucks High School Indianapolis, Indiana | Herron High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #378 of 387 | #24 of 387 |
| National rank | #15404 of 16,910 | #2212 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,269 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 1,269 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 52% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herron High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 19.1).
- •Herron High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 3%).
- •Herron High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 31%).
- •Herron High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 64.5%).
- •Herron High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 17.1).
- •Crispus Attucks High School is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 981.
- •Crispus Attucks High School is a public school while Herron 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 Crispus Attucks High School better than Herron High School?
On the Success Index (US), Herron High School ranks higher (74.6 vs 19.1 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 Crispus Attucks High School and Herron High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crispus Attucks High School: 1,269. Herron High School: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crispus Attucks High School and Herron High School rank in Indiana?
Crispus Attucks High School is 378th of 387 and Herron High School is 24th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).