Highland Middle School vs Southridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle School
Highland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
Southridge Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Highland, Indiana | Southridge Elementary School Highland, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 335 | #568 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7387 of 15,369 | #24360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 774 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| city | Highland | Highland |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.2 vs 51.2).
- •Southridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Southridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 46.1%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 23.1).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 439.
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 Middle School better than Southridge Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highland Middle School and Southridge Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Highland and Highland in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 774. Southridge Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Southridge Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Highland Middle School is 179th of 335 and Southridge Elementary School is 568th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).