Perry Meridian High School vs Perry Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 551 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Meridian High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,455 students
Perry Meridian Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,278 students
| Measure | Perry Meridian High School Indianapolis, Indiana | Perry Meridian Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 387 | #170 of 335 |
| National rank | #10778 of 16,910 | #7198 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,455 | 1,278 |
| Enrollment | 2,455 | 1,278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Meridian Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 40.8).
- •Perry Meridian Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Perry Meridian High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Perry Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 65.3%).
- •Perry Meridian Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.9).
- •Perry Meridian High School is the larger school with 2,455 students compared with 1,278.
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 High School better than Perry Meridian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Meridian Middle School ranks higher (52.0 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 High School and Perry Meridian Middle School?
About 551 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Meridian High School: 2,455. Perry Meridian Middle School: 1,278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Meridian High School and Perry Meridian Middle School rank in Indiana?
Perry Meridian High School is 291st of 387 and Perry Meridian Middle School is 170th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).