McCutcheon High School vs Wea Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCutcheon High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,835 students
Wea Ridge Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
675 students
| Measure | McCutcheon High School Lafayette, Indiana | Wea Ridge Middle School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 387 | #185 of 335 |
| National rank | #7731 of 16,910 | #7717 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,835 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 1,835 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCutcheon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 49.7).
- •Wea Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •McCutcheon High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •McCutcheon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 50.1%).
- •Wea Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.5).
- •McCutcheon High School is the larger school with 1,835 students compared with 675.
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 McCutcheon High School better than Wea Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McCutcheon High School ranks higher (52.5 vs 49.7 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 McCutcheon High School and Wea Ridge Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCutcheon High School: 1,835. Wea Ridge Middle School: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCutcheon High School and Wea Ridge Middle School rank in Indiana?
McCutcheon High School is 191st of 387 and Wea Ridge Middle School is 185th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).