Herron High School vs Paramount Cottage Home
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.1 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
Paramount Cottage Home
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Herron High School Indianapolis, Indiana | Paramount Cottage Home Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 387 | #280 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #2212 of 16,910 | #15064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 981 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 981 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 74.5% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herron High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 64.6).
- •Paramount Cottage Home does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 52%).
- •Herron High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74.5%).
- •Herron High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 68%).
- •Herron High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 22.4).
- •Herron High School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 381.
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 Paramount Cottage Home?
On the Success Index (US), Herron High School ranks higher (74.6 vs 64.6 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 Paramount Cottage Home?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herron High School: 981. Paramount Cottage Home: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herron High School and Paramount Cottage Home rank in Indiana?
Herron High School is 24th of 387 and Paramount Cottage Home is 280th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).