Mitchell High School vs Orleans Jr-Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell High School
Mitchell · Public high · Grades 9–12
424 students
Orleans Jr-Sr High School
Orleans · Public high · Grades 7–12
388 students
| Measure | Mitchell High School Mitchell, Indiana | Orleans Jr-Sr High School Orleans, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 387 | #187 of 387 |
| National rank | #11216 of 16,910 | #7598 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 424 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| city | Mitchell | Orleans |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orleans Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 38.9).
- •Orleans Jr-Sr High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Orleans Jr-Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Orleans Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 61.6%).
- •Orleans Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Mitchell High School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 388.
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 Mitchell High School better than Orleans Jr-Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Orleans Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (53.0 vs 38.9 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 Mitchell High School and Orleans Jr-Sr High School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Mitchell and Orleans in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell High School: 424. Orleans Jr-Sr High School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell High School and Orleans Jr-Sr High School rank in Indiana?
Mitchell High School is 305th of 387 and Orleans Jr-Sr High School is 187th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).