Decatur Central High School vs Valley Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 514 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Central High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,974 students
Valley Mills Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
| Measure | Decatur Central High School Indianapolis, Indiana | Valley Mills Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 387 | #919 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12400 of 16,910 | #38366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,974 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 1,974 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 29% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 30.3).
- •Valley Mills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Decatur Central High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Decatur Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 65.7%).
- •Valley Mills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Decatur Central High School is the larger school with 1,974 students compared with 554.
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 Decatur Central High School better than Valley Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur Central High School ranks higher (34.1 vs 30.3 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 Decatur Central High School and Valley Mills Elementary School?
About 514 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Central High School: 1,974. Valley Mills Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Central High School and Valley Mills Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Decatur Central High School is 334th of 387 and Valley Mills Elementary School is 919th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).