Memorial Elementary School vs Valparaiso High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,089 students
| Measure | Memorial Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana | Valparaiso High School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #64 of 1,053 | #56 of 387 |
| National rank | #5256 of 50,301 | #3622 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 434 | 2,089 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 2,089 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 51% |
| city | Valparaiso | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 68.8).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Valparaiso High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 30.3%).
- •Valparaiso High School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.9).
- •Valparaiso High School is the larger school with 2,089 students compared with 434.
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 Memorial Elementary School better than Valparaiso High School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 68.8 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 Memorial Elementary School and Valparaiso High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Elementary School: 434. Valparaiso High School: 2,089. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Elementary School and Valparaiso High School rank in Indiana?
Memorial Elementary School is 64th of 1,053 and Valparaiso High School is 56th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).