Herron High School vs KIPP Indy Legacy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herron High School
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
981 students
KIPP Indy Legacy High
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
349 students
| Measure | Herron High School Indianapolis, Indiana | KIPP Indy Legacy High Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 387 | #381 of 387 |
| National rank | #2212 of 16,910 | #15870 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 981 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 981 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herron High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 16.4).
- •Herron High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 98%).
- •Herron High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 17.5).
- •Herron High School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 349.
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 Herron High School better than KIPP Indy Legacy High?
On the Success Index (US), Herron High School ranks higher (74.6 vs 16.4 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 Herron High School and KIPP Indy Legacy High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herron High School: 981. KIPP Indy Legacy High: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herron High School and KIPP Indy Legacy High rank in Indiana?
Herron High School is 24th of 387 and KIPP Indy Legacy High is 381st of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).