Hanover Central Middle School vs Jane Ball Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanover Central Middle School
Cedar Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
Jane Ball Elementary School
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
356 students
| Measure | Hanover Central Middle School Cedar Lake, Indiana | Jane Ball Elementary School Cedar Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 335 | #343 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #2476 of 15,369 | #17280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 647 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| 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 61.3).
- •Hanover Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Hanover Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Hanover Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 27%).
- •Hanover Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.0).
- •Hanover Central Middle School is the larger school with 647 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 Middle School better than Jane Ball Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover Central Middle School ranks higher (74.3 vs 61.3 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 Middle School and Jane Ball Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cedar Lake and Cedar Lake in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover Central Middle School: 647. Jane Ball Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover Central Middle School and Jane Ball Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Hanover Central Middle School is 25th of 335 and Jane Ball Elementary School is 343rd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).