Highland High School vs New Prairie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 76 km 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
New Prairie High School
New Carlisle · Public high · Grades 9–12
945 students
| Measure | Highland High School Highland, Indiana | New Prairie High School New Carlisle, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 387 | #135 of 387 |
| National rank | #6862 of 16,910 | #6216 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 971 | 945 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 945 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Highland | New Carlisle |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Prairie High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 55.7).
- •New Prairie High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •New Prairie High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 37.6%).
- •Highland High School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.5).
- •Highland High School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 945.
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 New Prairie High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Prairie High School ranks higher (58.4 vs 55.7 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 New Prairie High School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Highland and New Carlisle in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High School: 971. New Prairie High School: 945. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High School and New Prairie High School rank in Indiana?
Highland High School is 160th of 387 and New Prairie High School is 135th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).