East Chicago Central High School vs William McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Chicago Central High School
East Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students
William McKinley Elementary School
East Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
509 students
| Measure | East Chicago Central High School East Chicago, Indiana | William McKinley Elementary School East Chicago, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 387 | #1038 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12064 of 16,910 | #46412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,052 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | East Chicago | East Chicago |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Chicago Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 17.4).
- •William McKinley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •East Chicago Central High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 16%).
- •William McKinley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 72.3%).
- •East Chicago Central High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.0).
- •East Chicago Central High School is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 509.
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 East Chicago Central High School better than William McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Chicago Central High School ranks higher (35.6 vs 17.4 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 East Chicago Central High School and William McKinley Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between East Chicago and East Chicago in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Chicago Central High School: 1,052. William McKinley Elementary School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Chicago Central High School and William McKinley Elementary School rank in Indiana?
East Chicago Central High School is 328th of 387 and William McKinley Elementary School is 1038th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).