New Palestine Elementary School vs New Palestine Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Palestine Elementary School
New Palestine · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
579 students
New Palestine Jr High School
New Palestine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
606 students
| Measure | New Palestine Elementary School New Palestine, Indiana | New Palestine Jr High School New Palestine, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #284 of 1,053 | #23 of 335 |
| National rank | #15191 of 50,301 | #2375 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 579 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | New Palestine | New Palestine |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Palestine Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 64.4).
- •New Palestine Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •New Palestine Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •New Palestine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 25.4%).
- •New Palestine Jr High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.5).
- •New Palestine Jr High School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 579.
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 Palestine Elementary School better than New Palestine Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Palestine Jr High School ranks higher (74.9 vs 64.4 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 Palestine Elementary School and New Palestine Jr High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between New Palestine and New Palestine in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Palestine Elementary School: 579. New Palestine Jr High School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Palestine Elementary School and New Palestine Jr High School rank in Indiana?
New Palestine Elementary School is 284th of 1,053 and New Palestine Jr High School is 23rd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).