Perry Meridian High School vs Rosa Parks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.4 km 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
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
658 students
| Measure | Perry Meridian High School Indianapolis, Indiana | Rosa Parks Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #291 of 387 | #201 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #10778 of 16,910 | #12686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 2,455 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 2,455 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 75% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rosa Parks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 40.8).
- •Rosa Parks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 28%).
- •Rosa Parks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Rosa Parks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 58.9%).
- •Rosa Parks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.9).
- •Perry Meridian High School is the larger school with 2,455 students compared with 658.
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 Rosa Parks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks higher (68.1 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 Rosa Parks Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Meridian High School: 2,455. Rosa Parks Elementary School: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Meridian High School and Rosa Parks Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Perry Meridian High School is 291st of 387 and Rosa Parks Elementary School is 201st of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).