Merrillville High School vs Valparaiso High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 22 km 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
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,089 students
| Measure | Merrillville High School Merrillville, Indiana | Valparaiso High School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #313 of 387 | #56 of 387 |
| National rank | #11531 of 16,910 | #3622 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,115 | 2,089 |
| Enrollment | 2,115 | 2,089 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 51% |
| city | Merrillville | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valparaiso High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 37.7).
- •Valparaiso High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 15%).
- •Valparaiso High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 50%).
- •Valparaiso High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 47.3%).
- •Merrillville High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.5).
- •Merrillville High School is the larger school with 2,115 students compared with 2,089.
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 Valparaiso High School?
On the Success Index (US), Valparaiso High School ranks higher (68.8 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 Valparaiso High School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Merrillville and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrillville High School: 2,115. Valparaiso High School: 2,089. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrillville High School and Valparaiso High School rank in Indiana?
Merrillville High School is 313th of 387 and Valparaiso High School is 56th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).