Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy vs Perry Meridian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 655 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–6
617 students
Perry Meridian High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,455 students
| Measure | Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | Perry Meridian High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 335 | #291 of 387 |
| National rank | #8297 of 15,369 | #10778 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 2,455 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 2,455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 28% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 40.8).
- •Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 28%).
- •Perry Meridian High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Perry Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 67.3%).
- •Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.9).
- •Perry Meridian High School is the larger school with 2,455 students compared with 617.
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 Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy better than Perry Meridian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy ranks higher (47.0 vs 40.8 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 Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy and Perry Meridian High School?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy: 617. Perry Meridian High School: 2,455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy and Perry Meridian High School rank in Indiana?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is 200th of 335 and Perry Meridian High School is 291st of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).