Excel Center - Grant County vs John L McCulloch Junior High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Grant County
Marion · Charter high · Grades 9–12
39 students
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
455 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Grant County Marion, Indiana | John L McCulloch Junior High Sch Marion, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #304 of 335 |
| National rank | – | #12570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 39 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 39 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 26% |
| Math proficiency | – | 18% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Grant County scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 26.6).
- •John L McCulloch Junior High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 89.7%).
- •Excel Center - Grant County does better on students per teacher (5.6 vs 11.4).
- •John L McCulloch Junior High Sch is the larger school with 455 students compared with 39.
- •Excel Center - Grant County is a charter school while John L McCulloch Junior High Sch 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 - Grant County better than John L McCulloch Junior High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Grant County ranks higher (30.3 vs 26.6 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 - Grant County and John L McCulloch Junior High Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Grant County: 39. John L McCulloch Junior High Sch: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Grant County and John L McCulloch Junior High Sch rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Grant County is unranked and John L McCulloch Junior High Sch is 304th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).