Eastside Elementary School vs Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastside Elementary School
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
581 students
Highland Middle School
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
916 students
| Measure | Eastside Elementary School Anderson, Indiana | Highland Middle School Anderson, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #852 of 1,053 | #282 of 335 |
| National rank | #34948 of 50,301 | #11570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 581 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 23% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 31.7).
- •Eastside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 23%).
- •Eastside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Eastside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 67%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.7).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 581.
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 Eastside Elementary School better than Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastside Elementary School ranks higher (35.5 vs 31.7 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 Eastside Elementary School and Highland Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastside Elementary School: 581. Highland Middle School: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastside Elementary School and Highland Middle School rank in Indiana?
Eastside Elementary School is 852nd of 1,053 and Highland Middle School is 282nd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).