Merrillville High School vs Pierce Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 600 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrillville High School
Merrillville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,115 students
Pierce Middle School
Merrillville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
878 students
| Measure | Merrillville High School Merrillville, Indiana | Pierce Middle School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 387 | #254 of 335 |
| National rank | #11531 of 16,910 | #9975 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,115 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 2,115 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 28% |
| city | Merrillville | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 37.7).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 15%).
- •Merrillville High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Merrillville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 53.2%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.3).
- •Merrillville High School is the larger school with 2,115 students compared with 878.
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 Merrillville High School better than Pierce Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce Middle School ranks higher (39.3 vs 37.7 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 Merrillville High School and Pierce Middle School?
About 600 m in a straight line, between Merrillville and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrillville High School: 2,115. Pierce Middle School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrillville High School and Pierce Middle School rank in Indiana?
Merrillville High School is 313th of 387 and Pierce Middle School is 254th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).