Ben Franklin El Sch vs Indiana Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin El Sch
Indiana · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
414 students
Indiana Area SHS
Indiana · Public high · Grades 9–12
913 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin El Sch Indiana, Pennsylvania | Indiana Area SHS Indiana, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,627 | #209 of 618 |
| National rank | #11360 of 50,301 | #2905 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 414 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| city | Indiana | Indiana |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indiana Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 69.9).
- •Indiana Area SHS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Indiana Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Indiana Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 61.1%).
- •Ben Franklin El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.2).
- •Indiana Area SHS is the larger school with 913 students compared with 414.
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 Ben Franklin El Sch better than Indiana Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Indiana Area SHS ranks higher (71.6 vs 69.9 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 Ben Franklin El Sch and Indiana Area SHS?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Indiana and Indiana in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin El Sch: 414. Indiana Area SHS: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin El Sch and Indiana Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ben Franklin El Sch is 565th of 1,627 and Indiana Area SHS is 209th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).