Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy vs Southport High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.8 km 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
Southport High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,431 students
| Measure | Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | Southport High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 335 | #359 of 387 |
| National rank | #8297 of 15,369 | #13963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 2,431 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 2,431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 20% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 27.1).
- •Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 20%).
- •Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 70.6%).
- •Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.3).
- •Southport High School is the larger school with 2,431 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 Southport High School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy ranks higher (47.0 vs 27.1 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 Southport High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy: 617. Southport High School: 2,431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy and Southport High School rank in Indiana?
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy is 200th of 335 and Southport High School is 359th of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).