Forest Park Jr-Sr High School vs Nancy Hanks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School
Ferdinand · Public high · Grades 7–12
555 students
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
Ferdinand · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
296 students
| Measure | Forest Park Jr-Sr High School Ferdinand, Indiana | Nancy Hanks Elementary School Ferdinand, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 387 | #164 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #2055 of 16,910 | #11331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 555 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| city | Ferdinand | Ferdinand |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Park Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 70.0).
- •Nancy Hanks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Nancy Hanks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Forest Park Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 32.8%).
- •Forest Park Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 19.7).
- •Forest Park Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 296.
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 Forest Park Jr-Sr High School better than Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Park Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (75.4 vs 70.0 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 Forest Park Jr-Sr High School and Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Ferdinand and Ferdinand in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School: 555. Nancy Hanks Elementary School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Jr-Sr High School and Nancy Hanks Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School is 20th of 387 and Nancy Hanks Elementary School is 164th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).