Francis Joseph Reitz High School vs Perry Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
Evansville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students
Perry Heights Middle School
Evansville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
471 students
| Measure | Francis Joseph Reitz High School Evansville, Indiana | Perry Heights Middle School Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 387 | #67 of 335 |
| National rank | #9258 of 16,910 | #4380 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,293 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 1,293 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 49% |
| city | Evansville | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 46.7).
- •Perry Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 31%).
- •Perry Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Perry Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 42.1%).
- •Perry Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.7).
- •Francis Joseph Reitz High School is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 471.
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 Francis Joseph Reitz High School better than Perry Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Heights Middle School ranks higher (65.0 vs 46.7 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 Francis Joseph Reitz High School and Perry Heights Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Evansville and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Joseph Reitz High School: 1,293. Perry Heights Middle School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Joseph Reitz High School and Perry Heights Middle School rank in Indiana?
Francis Joseph Reitz High School is 248th of 387 and Perry Heights Middle School is 67th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).