Mays Community Academy vs New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mays Community Academy
Mays · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
101 students
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy
Knightstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
84 students
| Measure | Mays Community Academy Mays, Indiana | New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy Knightstown, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #924 of 1,053 | #322 of 387 |
| National rank | #38947 of 50,301 | #11948 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 101 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 42.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Mays | Knightstown |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 29.4).
- •Mays Community Academy does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 42.0).
- •Mays Community Academy is the larger school with 101 students compared with 84.
- •Mays Community Academy is a charter school while New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mays Community Academy better than New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy ranks higher (36.1 vs 29.4 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 Mays Community Academy and New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Mays and Knightstown in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mays Community Academy: 101. New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mays Community Academy and New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy rank in Indiana?
Mays Community Academy is 924th of 1,053 and New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy is 322nd of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).