Blackford Jr-Sr High School vs Elwood Jr-Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackford Jr-Sr High School
Hartford City · Public high · Grades 7–12
651 students
Elwood Jr-Sr High School
Elwood · Public high · Grades 7–12
650 students
| Measure | Blackford Jr-Sr High School Hartford City, Indiana | Elwood Jr-Sr High School Elwood, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 387 | #362 of 387 |
| National rank | #11984 of 16,910 | #14034 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 651 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Hartford City | Elwood |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackford Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 26.7).
- •Blackford Jr-Sr High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Blackford Jr-Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Blackford Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 70.6%).
- •Elwood Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.9).
- •Blackford Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 650.
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 Blackford Jr-Sr High School better than Elwood Jr-Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackford Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (35.9 vs 26.7 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 Blackford Jr-Sr High School and Elwood Jr-Sr High School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Hartford City and Elwood in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackford Jr-Sr High School: 651. Elwood Jr-Sr High School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackford Jr-Sr High School and Elwood Jr-Sr High School rank in Indiana?
Blackford Jr-Sr High School is 323rd of 387 and Elwood Jr-Sr High School is 362nd of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).