John W Kendall Elem School vs Marion High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W Kendall Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
409 students
Marion High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,058 students
| Measure | John W Kendall Elem School Marion, Indiana | Marion High School Marion, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #973 of 1,053 | #341 of 387 |
| National rank | #41767 of 50,301 | #12730 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 1,058 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 1,058 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 24.9).
- •John W Kendall Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Marion High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Marion High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 77.5%).
- •John W Kendall Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.2).
- •Marion High School is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 409.
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 John W Kendall Elem School better than Marion High School?
On the Success Index (US), Marion High School ranks higher (32.7 vs 24.9 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 John W Kendall Elem School and Marion High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W Kendall Elem School: 409. Marion High School: 1,058. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W Kendall Elem School and Marion High School rank in Indiana?
John W Kendall Elem School is 973rd of 1,053 and Marion High School is 341st of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).