Frank O'Bannon Elementary School vs Hammond Central High School
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.
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
557 students
Hammond Central High School
Hammond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,814 students
| Measure | Frank O'Bannon Elementary School Hammond, Indiana | Hammond Central High School Hammond, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #915 of 1,053 | #373 of 387 |
| National rank | #38005 of 50,301 | #15159 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 557 | 1,814 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 1,814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 12% |
| city | Hammond | Hammond |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank O'Bannon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 20.7).
- •Frank O'Bannon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Frank O'Bannon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Hammond Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 56.4%).
- •Frank O'Bannon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.3).
- •Hammond Central High School is the larger school with 1,814 students compared with 557.
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 Frank O'Bannon Elementary School better than Hammond Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank O'Bannon Elementary School ranks higher (30.8 vs 20.7 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 Frank O'Bannon Elementary School and Hammond Central High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Hammond in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School: 557. Hammond Central High School: 1,814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank O'Bannon Elementary School and Hammond Central High School rank in Indiana?
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School is 915th of 1,053 and Hammond Central High School is 373rd of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).