Perry Meridian Middle School 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 Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,278 students
Southport High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,431 students
| Measure | Perry Meridian Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Southport High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 335 | #359 of 387 |
| National rank | #7198 of 15,369 | #13963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,278 | 2,431 |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 2,431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 20% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Meridian Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 27.1).
- •Perry Meridian Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Perry Meridian Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Perry Meridian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 70.6%).
- •Perry Meridian Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.3).
- •Southport High School is the larger school with 2,431 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 Middle School better than Southport High School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Meridian Middle School ranks higher (52.0 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 Middle School 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 Middle School: 1,278. Southport High School: 2,431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Meridian Middle School and Southport High School rank in Indiana?
Perry Meridian Middle School is 170th of 335 and Southport High School is 359th of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).