Pike Central High School vs Waldo J Wood Memorial High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pike Central High School
Petersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
450 students
Waldo J Wood Memorial High
Oakland City · Public high · Grades 9–12
226 students
| Measure | Pike Central High School Petersburg, Indiana | Waldo J Wood Memorial High Oakland City, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 387 | #287 of 387 |
| National rank | #8391 of 16,910 | #10623 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 450 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Petersburg | Oakland City |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pike Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 41.4).
- •Waldo J Wood Memorial High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Pike Central High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Pike Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 53.1%).
- •Waldo J Wood Memorial High does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.3).
- •Pike Central High School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 226.
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 Pike Central High School better than Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
On the Success Index (US), Pike Central High School ranks higher (50.0 vs 41.4 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 Pike Central High School and Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Petersburg and Oakland City in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pike Central High School: 450. Waldo J Wood Memorial High: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pike Central High School and Waldo J Wood Memorial High rank in Indiana?
Pike Central High School is 218th of 387 and Waldo J Wood Memorial High is 287th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).