Blackhawk Middle School vs R Nelson Snider High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackhawk Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
R Nelson Snider High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,927 students
| Measure | Blackhawk Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana | R Nelson Snider High School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 335 | #275 of 387 |
| National rank | #7273 of 15,369 | #10055 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 814 | 1,927 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 1,927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackhawk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 43.6).
- •Blackhawk Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •R Nelson Snider High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Blackhawk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 49.7%).
- •Blackhawk Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.7).
- •R Nelson Snider High School is the larger school with 1,927 students compared with 814.
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 Blackhawk Middle School better than R Nelson Snider High School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackhawk Middle School ranks higher (51.6 vs 43.6 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 Blackhawk Middle School and R Nelson Snider High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackhawk Middle School: 814. R Nelson Snider High School: 1,927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackhawk Middle School and R Nelson Snider High School rank in Indiana?
Blackhawk Middle School is 174th of 335 and R Nelson Snider High School is 275th of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).