Harper Elementary School vs McGary Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harper Elementary School
Evansville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
McGary Middle School
Evansville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
295 students
| Measure | Harper Elementary School Evansville, Indiana | McGary Middle School Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 1,053 | #313 of 335 |
| National rank | #29956 of 50,301 | #12800 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 344 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 16% |
| city | Evansville | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 25.3).
- •Harper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Harper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Harper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 73.2%).
- •McGary Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.3).
- •Harper Elementary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 295.
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 Harper Elementary School better than McGary Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harper Elementary School ranks higher (43.0 vs 25.3 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 Harper Elementary School and McGary Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Evansville and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Elementary School: 344. McGary Middle School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Elementary School and McGary Middle School rank in Indiana?
Harper Elementary School is 735th of 1,053 and McGary Middle School is 313th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).