Hanover Central High School vs Jane Ball Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 749 m 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
Jane Ball Elementary School
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
356 students
| Measure | Hanover Central High School Cedar Lake, Indiana | Jane Ball Elementary School Cedar Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 387 | #343 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6406 of 16,910 | #17280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 857 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| city | Cedar Lake | Cedar Lake |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jane Ball Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 57.6).
- •Jane Ball Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Hanover Central High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Hanover Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 27%).
- •Jane Ball Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.9).
- •Hanover Central High School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 356.
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 Jane Ball Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jane Ball Elementary School ranks higher (61.3 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 Jane Ball Elementary School?
About 749 m in a straight line, between Cedar Lake and Cedar Lake in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover Central High School: 857. Jane Ball Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover Central High School and Jane Ball Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Hanover Central High School is 138th of 387 and Jane Ball Elementary School is 343rd of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).