Bellmont Middle School vs South Putnam Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 214 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellmont Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
274 students
South Putnam Middle School
Greencastle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
268 students
| Measure | Bellmont Middle School Decatur, Indiana | South Putnam Middle School Greencastle, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 335 | #147 of 335 |
| National rank | #8322 of 15,369 | #6629 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 274 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 50% |
| city | Decatur | Greencastle |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Putnam Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 46.8).
- •South Putnam Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •South Putnam Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Bellmont Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 48.1%).
- •Bellmont Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.9).
- •Bellmont Middle School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 268.
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 Bellmont Middle School better than South Putnam Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Putnam Middle School ranks higher (54.7 vs 46.8 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 Bellmont Middle School and South Putnam Middle School?
About 214 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Greencastle in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellmont Middle School: 274. South Putnam Middle School: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellmont Middle School and South Putnam Middle School rank in Indiana?
Bellmont Middle School is 203rd of 335 and South Putnam Middle School is 147th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).