Excel Center - Gary vs Frankie Woods McCullough Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Gary
Gary · Charter high · Grades 9–12
125 students
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy
Gary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Gary Gary, Indiana | Frankie Woods McCullough Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 387 | #975 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #1248 of 16,910 | #41881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 125 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Gary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 24.7).
- •Excel Center - Gary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 57.4%).
- •Excel Center - Gary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.7).
- •Frankie Woods McCullough Academy is the larger school with 472 students compared with 125.
- •Excel Center - Gary is a charter school while Frankie Woods McCullough 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 - Gary better than Frankie Woods McCullough Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Gary ranks higher (80.1 vs 24.7 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 - Gary and Frankie Woods McCullough Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Gary: 125. Frankie Woods McCullough Academy: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Gary and Frankie Woods McCullough Academy rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Gary is 10th of 387 and Frankie Woods McCullough Academy is 975th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).