Petersburg Elementary School vs Pike Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petersburg Elementary School
Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Pike Central High School
Petersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
450 students
| Measure | Petersburg Elementary School Petersburg, Indiana | Pike Central High School Petersburg, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #628 of 1,053 | #218 of 387 |
| National rank | #26184 of 50,301 | #8391 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 460 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 22% |
| city | Petersburg | Petersburg |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pike Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 48.5).
- •Petersburg Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Pike Central High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Pike Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 53.3%).
- •Pike Central High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •Petersburg Elementary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 450.
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 Petersburg Elementary School better than Pike Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pike Central High School ranks higher (50.0 vs 48.5 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 Petersburg Elementary School and Pike Central High School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Petersburg and Petersburg in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petersburg Elementary School: 460. Pike Central High School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petersburg Elementary School and Pike Central High School rank in Indiana?
Petersburg Elementary School is 628th of 1,053 and Pike Central High School is 218th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).