Hanover Central High School vs Hanover Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanover Central High School
Cedar Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
857 students
Hanover Central Middle School
Cedar Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
| Measure | Hanover Central High School Cedar Lake, Indiana | Hanover Central Middle School Cedar Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 387 | #25 of 335 |
| National rank | #6406 of 16,910 | #2476 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 857 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 64% |
| city | Cedar Lake | Cedar Lake |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanover Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 57.6).
- •Hanover Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 27%).
- •Hanover Central High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Hanover Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 20.2%).
- •Hanover Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.9).
- •Hanover Central High School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 647.
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 Hanover Central High School better than Hanover Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover Central Middle School ranks higher (74.3 vs 57.6 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 Hanover Central High School and Hanover Central Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cedar Lake and Cedar Lake in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover Central High School: 857. Hanover Central Middle School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover Central High School and Hanover Central Middle School rank in Indiana?
Hanover Central High School is 138th of 387 and Hanover Central Middle School is 25th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).