Griffth Jr/Sr High School vs Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
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.
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Griffith · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,112 students
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Gary · Public elementary · Grades K–4
483 students
| Measure | Griffth Jr/Sr High School Griffith, Indiana | Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 387 | #1026 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #10364 of 16,910 | #45462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,112 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Griffith | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Griffth Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 19.0).
- •Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Griffth Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Griffth Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 97.1%).
- •Griffth Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.3).
- •Griffth Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 483.
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 Griffth Jr/Sr High School better than Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Griffth Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (42.4 vs 19.0 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 Griffth Jr/Sr High School and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griffth Jr/Sr High School: 1,112. Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griffth Jr/Sr High School and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch rank in Indiana?
Griffth Jr/Sr High School is 279th of 387 and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is 1026th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).