Excel Center - Hammond vs Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Hammond
Hammond · Charter high · Grades 9–12
205 students
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
Highland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Hammond Hammond, Indiana | Judith Morton Johnston Elementary Highland, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 387 | #465 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #3842 of 16,910 | #21385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 205 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 34.2 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Hammond | Highland |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Hammond scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 55.4).
- •Excel Center - Hammond does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 46.2%).
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 34.2).
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is the larger school with 383 students compared with 205.
- •Excel Center - Hammond is a charter school while Judith Morton Johnston Elementary 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 - Hammond better than Judith Morton Johnston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Hammond ranks higher (67.9 vs 55.4 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 - Hammond and Judith Morton Johnston Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Highland in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Hammond: 205. Judith Morton Johnston Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Hammond and Judith Morton Johnston Elementary rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Hammond is 59th of 387 and Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is 465th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).