Higher Institute of Arts & Tech vs Merrillville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Merrillville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
259 students
Merrillville High School
Merrillville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,115 students
| Measure | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech Merrillville, Indiana | Merrillville High School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1032 of 1,053 | #313 of 387 |
| National rank | #45786 of 50,301 | #11531 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 2,115 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 2,115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Merrillville | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrillville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 18.5).
- •Higher Institute of Arts & Tech does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Merrillville High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 17%).
- •Merrillville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 79.5%).
- •Higher Institute of Arts & Tech does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •Merrillville High School is the larger school with 2,115 students compared with 259.
- •Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is a charter school while Merrillville High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Higher Institute of Arts & Tech better than Merrillville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrillville High School ranks higher (37.7 vs 18.5 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 Higher Institute of Arts & Tech and Merrillville High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Merrillville and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech: 259. Merrillville High School: 2,115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Higher Institute of Arts & Tech and Merrillville High School rank in Indiana?
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is 1032nd of 1,053 and Merrillville High School is 313th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).