Hanover Central High School vs Lowell Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 11 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
Lowell Senior High School
Lowell · Public high · Grades 9–12
981 students
| Measure | Hanover Central High School Cedar Lake, Indiana | Lowell Senior High School Lowell, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 387 | #175 of 387 |
| National rank | #6406 of 16,910 | #7241 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 857 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Cedar Lake | Lowell |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanover Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 54.3).
- •Lowell Senior High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Hanover Central High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Hanover Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 26.8%).
- •Hanover Central High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.9).
- •Lowell Senior High School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 857.
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 Lowell Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover Central High School ranks higher (57.6 vs 54.3 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 Lowell Senior High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Cedar Lake and Lowell in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover Central High School: 857. Lowell Senior High School: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover Central High School and Lowell Senior High School rank in Indiana?
Hanover Central High School is 138th of 387 and Lowell Senior High School is 175th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).