Excel Center - Decatur vs Gold Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Decatur
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
259 students
Gold Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
529 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Decatur Indianapolis, Indiana | Gold Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 387 | #884 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #15157 of 16,910 | #36502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 259 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 32.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 20.7).
- •Gold Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 71.4%).
- •Gold Academy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 32.4).
- •Gold Academy is the larger school with 529 students compared with 259.
- •Excel Center - Decatur is a charter school while Gold Academy 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 - Decatur better than Gold Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Academy ranks higher (33.1 vs 20.7 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 - Decatur and Gold Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Decatur: 259. Gold Academy: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Decatur and Gold Academy rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Decatur is 372nd of 387 and Gold Academy is 884th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).