Frankie Woods McCullough Academy vs Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy
Gary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Gary · Charter other · Grades K–12
773 students
| Measure | Frankie Woods McCullough Academy Gary, Indiana | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #975 of 1,053 | – |
| National rank | #41881 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 472 | 773 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frankie Woods McCullough Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Thea Bowman Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Frankie Woods McCullough Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 63.8%).
- •Frankie Woods McCullough Academy does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.2).
- •Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is the larger school with 773 students compared with 472.
- •Frankie Woods McCullough Academy is a public school while Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is a charter 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 Frankie Woods McCullough Academy better than Thea Bowman Leadership Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frankie Woods McCullough Academy and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy: 472. Thea Bowman Leadership Academy: 773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frankie Woods McCullough Academy and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy rank in Indiana?
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy is 975th of 1,053 and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).