Griffth Jr/Sr High School vs Mildred Merkley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.1 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
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
| Measure | Griffth Jr/Sr High School Griffith, Indiana | Mildred Merkley Elementary School Highland, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 387 | #729 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #10364 of 16,910 | #29830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,112 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Griffith | Highland |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.4 vs 43.2).
- •Mildred Merkley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Griffth Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Mildred Merkley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 55.9%).
- •Griffth Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 22.3).
- •Griffth Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 290.
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 Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
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 Griffth Jr/Sr High School and Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Highland in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griffth Jr/Sr High School: 1,112. Mildred Merkley Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griffth Jr/Sr High School and Mildred Merkley Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Griffth Jr/Sr High School is 279th of 387 and Mildred Merkley Elementary School is 729th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).