Taylor Middle School vs Tri Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taylor Middle School
Kokomo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
368 students
Tri Central Elementary
Sharpsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Taylor Middle School Kokomo, Indiana | Tri Central Elementary Sharpsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 335 | #624 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12326 of 15,369 | #26068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Kokomo | Sharpsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tri Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 27.9).
- •Tri Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Tri Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Tri Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 66.8%).
- •Taylor Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Tri Central Elementary is the larger school with 397 students compared with 368.
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 Middle School better than Tri Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tri Central Elementary ranks higher (48.7 vs 27.9 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 Middle School and Tri Central Elementary?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Kokomo and Sharpsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Taylor Middle School: 368. Tri Central Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Taylor Middle School and Tri Central Elementary rank in Indiana?
Taylor Middle School is 298th of 335 and Tri Central Elementary is 624th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).