New Castle High School vs Westwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.3 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
Westwood Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–6
256 students
| Measure | New Castle High School New Castle, Indiana | Westwood Elementary School New Castle, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 387 | #247 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7783 of 16,910 | #14077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 828 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 52.3).
- •Westwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Westwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 50.5%).
- •New Castle High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.0).
- •New Castle High School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 256.
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 Westwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood Elementary School ranks higher (66.1 vs 52.3 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 Westwood Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle High School: 828. Westwood Elementary School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle High School and Westwood Elementary School rank in Indiana?
New Castle High School is 195th of 387 and Westwood Elementary School is 247th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).