Judith Morton Johnston Elementary vs Mildred Merkley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
Highland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
| Measure | Judith Morton Johnston Elementary Highland, Indiana | Mildred Merkley Elementary School Highland, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 1,053 | #729 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #21385 of 50,301 | #29830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 383 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Highland | Highland |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 43.2).
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 47.9%).
- •Mildred Merkley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.5).
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is the larger school with 383 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 Judith Morton Johnston Elementary better than Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Judith Morton Johnston Elementary ranks higher (55.4 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 Judith Morton Johnston Elementary and Mildred Merkley Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Highland and Highland in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary: 383. Mildred Merkley Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Judith Morton Johnston Elementary and Mildred Merkley Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is 465th of 1,053 and Mildred Merkley Elementary School is 729th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).