Medora Jr & Sr High School vs New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medora Jr & Sr High School
Medora · Public high · Grades 6–12
95 students
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy
Knightstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
84 students
| Measure | Medora Jr & Sr High School Medora, Indiana | New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy Knightstown, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 387 | #322 of 387 |
| National rank | #13026 of 16,910 | #11948 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 95 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 42.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Medora | 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 31.4).
- •Medora Jr & Sr High School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 42.0).
- •Medora Jr & Sr High School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 84.
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 Medora Jr & Sr High School 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 31.4 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 Medora Jr & Sr High School and New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Medora and Knightstown in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medora Jr & Sr High School: 95. New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medora Jr & Sr High School and New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy rank in Indiana?
Medora Jr & Sr High School is 345th of 387 and New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy is 322nd of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).