Highland Middle School vs. Anderson High School
Should I attend Highland Middle School or Anderson High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Highland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Anderson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 991 students in grades 7-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,837 students in grades 9-12, Anderson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
9-12
Total Students
991 students
1,837 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
131 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1015 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
51%
Graduation Rate
n/a
82%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
495
-
Grade 8 Students
496
-
Grade 9 Students
-
511
Grade 10 Students
-
464
Grade 11 Students
-
440
Grade 12 Students
-
422
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
18%
% Black
20%
23%
% White
52%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%