Bloomington High School North vs Marlin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomington High School North
Bloomington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,528 students
Marlin Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
222 students
| Measure | Bloomington High School North Bloomington, Indiana | Marlin Elementary School Bloomington, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #63 of 387 | #114 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #3951 of 16,910 | #8925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,528 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 1,528 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marlin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 67.4).
- •Marlin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Bloomington High School North does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Marlin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 35.6%).
- •Marlin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.1).
- •Bloomington High School North is the larger school with 1,528 students compared with 222.
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 Bloomington High School North better than Marlin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Marlin Elementary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 67.4 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 Bloomington High School North and Marlin Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomington High School North: 1,528. Marlin Elementary School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomington High School North and Marlin Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Bloomington High School North is 63rd of 387 and Marlin Elementary School is 114th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).