New Castle High School vs Tri Junior-Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Castle High School
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
828 students
Tri Junior-Senior High School
Straughn · Public high · Grades 6–12
458 students
| Measure | New Castle High School New Castle, Indiana | Tri Junior-Senior High School Straughn, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 387 | #321 of 387 |
| National rank | #7783 of 16,910 | #11901 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 828 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| city | New Castle | Straughn |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Castle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 36.3).
- •New Castle High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •New Castle High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Tri Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 50.5%).
- •New Castle High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.3).
- •New Castle High School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 458.
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 New Castle High School better than Tri Junior-Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Castle High School ranks higher (52.3 vs 36.3 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 New Castle High School and Tri Junior-Senior High School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between New Castle and Straughn in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle High School: 828. Tri Junior-Senior High School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle High School and Tri Junior-Senior High School rank in Indiana?
New Castle High School is 195th of 387 and Tri Junior-Senior High School is 321st of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).