Hammond Central High School vs Thomas A Edison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Central High School
Hammond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,814 students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
705 students
| Measure | Hammond Central High School Hammond, Indiana | Thomas A Edison Elementary School Hammond, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 387 | #830 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #15159 of 16,910 | #33941 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,814 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 1,814 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| city | Hammond | Hammond |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 20.7).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Hammond Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 54%).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.3).
- •Hammond Central High School is the larger school with 1,814 students compared with 705.
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 Hammond Central High School better than Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks higher (37.1 vs 20.7 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 Hammond Central High School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Hammond in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond Central High School: 1,814. Thomas A Edison Elementary School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond Central High School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Hammond Central High School is 373rd of 387 and Thomas A Edison Elementary School is 830th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).