Hal E Clark Middle School vs Lake Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hal E Clark Middle School
Saint John · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,032 students
Lake Central High School
Saint John · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,926 students
| Measure | Hal E Clark Middle School Saint John, Indiana | Lake Central High School Saint John, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 335 | #88 of 387 |
| National rank | #2949 of 15,369 | #5015 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,032 | 2,926 |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 2,926 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 39% |
| city | Saint John | Saint John |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hal E Clark Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 63.1).
- •Hal E Clark Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Lake Central High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Hal E Clark Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 22.3%).
- •Hal E Clark Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.3).
- •Lake Central High School is the larger school with 2,926 students compared with 1,032.
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 Hal E Clark Middle School better than Lake Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hal E Clark Middle School ranks higher (71.9 vs 63.1 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 Hal E Clark Middle School and Lake Central High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Saint John and Saint John in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hal E Clark Middle School: 1,032. Lake Central High School: 2,926. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hal E Clark Middle School and Lake Central High School rank in Indiana?
Hal E Clark Middle School is 37th of 335 and Lake Central High School is 88th of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).