Daniel Wertz Elementary School vs Francis Joseph Reitz High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Wertz Elementary School
Evansville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
Evansville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students
| Measure | Daniel Wertz Elementary School Evansville, Indiana | Francis Joseph Reitz High School Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 1,053 | #248 of 387 |
| National rank | #23666 of 50,301 | #9258 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 282 | 1,293 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 1,293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| city | Evansville | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Wertz Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 46.7).
- •Daniel Wertz Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Francis Joseph Reitz High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Francis Joseph Reitz High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 54.3%).
- •Daniel Wertz Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.7).
- •Francis Joseph Reitz High School is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 282.
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 Daniel Wertz Elementary School better than Francis Joseph Reitz High School?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Wertz Elementary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 46.7 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 Daniel Wertz Elementary School and Francis Joseph Reitz High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Evansville and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School: 282. Francis Joseph Reitz High School: 1,293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Wertz Elementary School and Francis Joseph Reitz High School rank in Indiana?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School is 541st of 1,053 and Francis Joseph Reitz High School is 248th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).