New Castle High School vs Washington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 208 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
Washington High School
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
827 students
| Measure | New Castle High School New Castle, Indiana | Washington High School Washington, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 387 | #262 of 387 |
| National rank | #7783 of 16,910 | #9573 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 828 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | New Castle | Washington |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Castle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 45.5).
- •New Castle High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Washington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 50.5%).
- •New Castle High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.2).
- •New Castle High School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 827.
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 Washington High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Castle High School ranks higher (52.3 vs 45.5 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 Washington High School?
About 208 km in a straight line, between New Castle and Washington in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle High School: 828. Washington High School: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle High School and Washington High School rank in Indiana?
New Castle High School is 195th of 387 and Washington High School is 262nd of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).