David Turnham Education Center vs Heritage Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Turnham Education Center
Dale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
299 students
Heritage Hills Middle School
Lincoln City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
341 students
| Measure | David Turnham Education Center Dale, Indiana | Heritage Hills Middle School Lincoln City, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 1,053 | #56 of 335 |
| National rank | #13564 of 50,301 | #3994 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 299 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Dale | Lincoln City |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.8 vs 67.0).
- •David Turnham Education Center does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Heritage Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Heritage Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 52.2%).
- •David Turnham Education Center does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.9).
- •Heritage Hills Middle School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 299.
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 David Turnham Education Center better than Heritage Hills Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are David Turnham Education Center and Heritage Hills Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Dale and Lincoln City in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Turnham Education Center: 299. Heritage Hills Middle School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Turnham Education Center and Heritage Hills Middle School rank in Indiana?
David Turnham Education Center is 234th of 1,053 and Heritage Hills Middle School is 56th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).