Lapel Sr High School vs South Central Jr-Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 175 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
South Central Jr-Sr High School
Union Mills · Public high · Grades 7–12
463 students
| Measure | Lapel Sr High School Lapel, Indiana | South Central Jr-Sr High School Union Mills, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 387 | #165 of 387 |
| National rank | #6149 of 16,910 | #6964 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 462 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| city | Lapel | Union Mills |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lapel Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 55.3).
- •South Central Jr-Sr High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Lapel Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 32.8%).
- •Lapel Sr High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •South Central Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 463 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 South Central Jr-Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lapel Sr High School ranks higher (58.6 vs 55.3 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 South Central Jr-Sr High School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Lapel and Union Mills in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lapel Sr High School: 462. South Central Jr-Sr High School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lapel Sr High School and South Central Jr-Sr High School rank in Indiana?
Lapel Sr High School is 132nd of 387 and South Central Jr-Sr High School is 165th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).