Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten vs Perry Meridian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
273 students
Perry Meridian High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,455 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten Indianapolis, Indiana | Perry Meridian High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 1,053 | #291 of 387 |
| National rank | #28535 of 50,301 | #10778 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 273 | 2,455 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 2,455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 60% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 40.8).
- •Perry Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 64.5%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.9).
- •Perry Meridian High School is the larger school with 2,455 students compared with 273.
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 Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten better than Perry Meridian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten ranks higher (45.1 vs 40.8 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 Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten and Perry Meridian High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten: 273. Perry Meridian High School: 2,455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten and Perry Meridian High School rank in Indiana?
Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten is 698th of 1,053 and Perry Meridian High School is 291st of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).