Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School vs Pike Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 255 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School
Fairmount · Public high · Grades 7–12
453 students
Pike Central High School
Petersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
450 students
| Measure | Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School Fairmount, Indiana | Pike Central High School Petersburg, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 387 | #218 of 387 |
| National rank | #8027 of 16,910 | #8391 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 453 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Fairmount | Petersburg |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 50.0).
- •Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Pike Central High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Pike Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 49.9%).
- •Pike Central High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.7).
- •Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 450.
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 Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School better than Pike Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School ranks higher (51.4 vs 50.0 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 Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School and Pike Central High School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Fairmount and Petersburg in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School: 453. Pike Central High School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School and Pike Central High School rank in Indiana?
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School is 203rd of 387 and Pike Central High School is 218th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).