Highland Elementary School vs Thompkins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Evansville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
814 students
Thompkins Middle School
Evansville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
622 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Evansville, Indiana | Thompkins Middle School Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 1,053 | #103 of 335 |
| National rank | #16725 of 50,301 | #5508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 814 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 46% |
| city | Evansville | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 59.9).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Thompkins Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 44.1%).
- •Thompkins Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.0).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 622.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Thompkins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 59.9 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 Highland Elementary School and Thompkins Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Evansville and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 814. Thompkins Middle School: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Thompkins Middle School rank in Indiana?
Highland Elementary School is 327th of 1,053 and Thompkins Middle School is 103rd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).