Edison School of the Arts 47 vs George Washington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison School of the Arts 47
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–8
617 students
George Washington High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
729 students
| Measure | Edison School of the Arts 47 Indianapolis, Indiana | George Washington High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #968 of 1,053 | #380 of 387 |
| National rank | #41378 of 50,301 | #15531 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 2.5% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison School of the Arts 47 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 18.5).
- •Edison School of the Arts 47 does better on math proficiency (25% vs 2.5%).
- •Edison School of the Arts 47 does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 7.5%).
- •George Washington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 62.6%).
- •George Washington High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.7).
- •George Washington High School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 617.
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 Edison School of the Arts 47 better than George Washington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison School of the Arts 47 ranks higher (25.5 vs 18.5 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 Edison School of the Arts 47 and George Washington High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison School of the Arts 47: 617. George Washington High School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison School of the Arts 47 and George Washington High School rank in Indiana?
Edison School of the Arts 47 is 968th of 1,053 and George Washington High School is 380th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).