Excel Center - Anderson vs Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Anderson
Anderson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
321 students
Highland Middle School
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
916 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Anderson Anderson, Indiana | Highland Middle School Anderson, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 387 | #282 of 335 |
| National rank | #8505 of 16,910 | #11570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 321 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 32.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Anderson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 31.7).
- •Excel Center - Anderson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 67%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 32.1).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 321.
- •Excel Center - Anderson is a charter school while Highland Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Excel Center - Anderson better than Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Anderson ranks higher (49.5 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 Excel Center - Anderson and Highland Middle School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Anderson: 321. Highland Middle School: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Anderson and Highland Middle School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Anderson is 221st of 387 and Highland Middle School is 282nd of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).