Highland High School vs Mildred Merkley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 505 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland High School
Highland · Public high · Grades 9–12
971 students
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
| Measure | Highland High School Highland, Indiana | Mildred Merkley Elementary School Highland, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 387 | #729 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6862 of 16,910 | #29830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 971 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Highland | Highland |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 43.2).
- •Mildred Merkley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Highland High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Highland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 47.9%).
- •Highland High School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.3).
- •Highland High School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 290.
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 High School better than Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland High School ranks higher (55.7 vs 43.2 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 High School and Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
About 505 m in a straight line, between Highland and Highland in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High School: 971. Mildred Merkley Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High School and Mildred Merkley Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Highland High School is 160th of 387 and Mildred Merkley Elementary School is 729th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).