Daniel Wertz Elementary School vs Perry Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.9 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
Perry Heights Middle School
Evansville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
471 students
| Measure | Daniel Wertz Elementary School Evansville, Indiana | Perry Heights Middle School Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 1,053 | #67 of 335 |
| National rank | #23666 of 50,301 | #4380 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Evansville | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 52.1).
- •Perry Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Perry Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Perry Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 54.3%).
- •Daniel Wertz Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.7).
- •Perry Heights Middle School is the larger school with 471 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 Perry Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Heights Middle School ranks higher (65.0 vs 52.1 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 Daniel Wertz Elementary School and Perry Heights Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Evansville and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School: 282. Perry Heights Middle School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Wertz Elementary School and Perry Heights Middle School rank in Indiana?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School is 541st of 1,053 and Perry Heights Middle School is 67th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).