Deer Ridge Elementary vs Homestead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Ridge Elementary
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Homestead High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,382 students
| Measure | Deer Ridge Elementary Fort Wayne, Indiana | Homestead High School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 1,053 | #21 of 387 |
| National rank | #8971 of 50,301 | #2145 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 2,382 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 2,382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homestead High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 73.4).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Homestead High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 58%).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 22.7%).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.5).
- •Homestead High School is the larger school with 2,382 students compared with 430.
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 Deer Ridge Elementary better than Homestead High School?
On the Success Index (US), Homestead High School ranks higher (75.0 vs 73.4 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 Deer Ridge Elementary and Homestead High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Ridge Elementary: 430. Homestead High School: 2,382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Ridge Elementary and Homestead High School rank in Indiana?
Deer Ridge Elementary is 115th of 1,053 and Homestead High School is 21st of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).