James Whitcomb Riley School 43 vs Shortridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
Shortridge High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
| Measure | James Whitcomb Riley School 43 Indianapolis, Indiana | Shortridge High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #999 of 1,053 | #317 of 387 |
| National rank | #43277 of 50,301 | #11679 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 240 | 1,206 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 1,206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 23% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shortridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 22.5).
- •Shortridge High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 6%).
- •Shortridge High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 5%).
- •Shortridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 72.5%).
- •James Whitcomb Riley School 43 does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.7).
- •Shortridge High School is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 240.
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 James Whitcomb Riley School 43 better than Shortridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shortridge High School ranks higher (37.2 vs 22.5 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 James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and Shortridge High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43: 240. Shortridge High School: 1,206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and Shortridge High School rank in Indiana?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is 999th of 1,053 and Shortridge High School is 317th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).