George Washington High School vs William Penn Middle School - a STEM School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
729 students
William Penn Middle School - a STEM School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
| Measure | George Washington High School Indianapolis, Indiana | William Penn Middle School - a STEM School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 387 | #288 of 335 |
| National rank | #15531 of 16,910 | #11862 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 729 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 23% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Penn Middle School - a STEM School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 18.5).
- •William Penn Middle School - a STEM School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 2.5%).
- •William Penn Middle School - a STEM School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 7.5%).
- •George Washington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 65.4%).
- •William Penn Middle School - a STEM School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.6).
- •George Washington High School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 367.
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 George Washington High School better than William Penn Middle School - a STEM School?
On the Success Index (US), William Penn Middle School - a STEM School ranks higher (30.4 vs 18.5 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 George Washington High School and William Penn Middle School - a STEM School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington High School: 729. William Penn Middle School - a STEM School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington High School and William Penn Middle School - a STEM School rank in Indiana?
George Washington High School is 380th of 387 and William Penn Middle School - a STEM School is 288th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).