Taylor Elementary School vs Tri Central Middle-High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taylor Elementary School
Kokomo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
494 students
Tri Central Middle-High School
Sharpsville · Public high · Grades 6–12
389 students
| Measure | Taylor Elementary School Kokomo, Indiana | Tri Central Middle-High School Sharpsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #988 of 1,053 | #236 of 387 |
| National rank | #42661 of 50,301 | #8834 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 494 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 29% |
| city | Kokomo | Sharpsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tri Central Middle-High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 23.5).
- •Tri Central Middle-High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Tri Central Middle-High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •Tri Central Middle-High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 63.8%).
- •Tri Central Middle-High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.6).
- •Taylor Elementary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 389.
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 Taylor Elementary School better than Tri Central Middle-High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tri Central Middle-High School ranks higher (48.3 vs 23.5 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 Taylor Elementary School and Tri Central Middle-High School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Kokomo and Sharpsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Taylor Elementary School: 494. Tri Central Middle-High School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Taylor Elementary School and Tri Central Middle-High School rank in Indiana?
Taylor Elementary School is 988th of 1,053 and Tri Central Middle-High School is 236th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).