Gary Middle School vs Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gary Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students
Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS
Lake Station · Public high · Grades 6–12
595 students
| Measure | Gary Middle School Gary, Indiana | Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS Lake Station, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 335 | #367 of 387 |
| National rank | #13957 of 15,369 | #14703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 365 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 21% |
| city | Gary | Lake Station |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 18.9).
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS does better on math proficiency (21% vs 5%).
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 13%).
- •Gary Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 71.8%).
- •Gary Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.6).
- •Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS is the larger school with 595 students compared with 365.
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 Gary Middle School better than Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS ranks higher (23.4 vs 18.9 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 Gary Middle School and Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Gary and Lake Station in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gary Middle School: 365. Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gary Middle School and Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS rank in Indiana?
Gary Middle School is 331st of 335 and Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS is 367th of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).