Lapel Sr High School vs Pendleton Heights High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lapel Sr High School
Lapel · Public high · Grades 9–12
462 students
Pendleton Heights High School
Pendleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,502 students
| Measure | Lapel Sr High School Lapel, Indiana | Pendleton Heights High School Pendleton, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 387 | #148 of 387 |
| National rank | #6149 of 16,910 | #6659 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 462 | 1,502 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 1,502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Lapel | Pendleton |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lapel Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 56.6).
- •Pendleton Heights High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Pendleton Heights High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Pendleton Heights High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 31.2%).
- •Lapel Sr High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 23.1).
- •Pendleton Heights High School is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 462.
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 Lapel Sr High School better than Pendleton Heights High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lapel Sr High School ranks higher (58.6 vs 56.6 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 Lapel Sr High School and Pendleton Heights High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Lapel and Pendleton in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lapel Sr High School: 462. Pendleton Heights High School: 1,502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lapel Sr High School and Pendleton Heights High School rank in Indiana?
Lapel Sr High School is 132nd of 387 and Pendleton Heights High School is 148th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).