Hanover Central Middle School vs Red Cedars Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 226 m 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
Red Cedars Elementary
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
666 students
| Measure | Hanover Central Middle School Cedar Lake, Indiana | Red Cedars Elementary Cedar Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 335 | #359 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #2476 of 15,369 | #17680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 647 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 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 60.8).
- •Red Cedars Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 20.2%).
- •Hanover Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 20.8).
- •Red Cedars Elementary is the larger school with 666 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 Middle School better than Red Cedars Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover Central Middle School ranks higher (74.3 vs 60.8 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 Red Cedars Elementary?
About 226 m in a straight line, between Cedar Lake and Cedar Lake in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover Central Middle School: 647. Red Cedars Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover Central Middle School and Red Cedars Elementary rank in Indiana?
Hanover Central Middle School is 25th of 335 and Red Cedars Elementary is 359th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).