Bloomington High School South vs Jackson Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomington High School South
Bloomington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,691 students
Jackson Creek Middle School
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
572 students
| Measure | Bloomington High School South Bloomington, Indiana | Jackson Creek Middle School Bloomington, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #36 of 387 | #17 of 335 |
| National rank | #2752 of 16,910 | #2083 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,691 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 1,691 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 63% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 72.2).
- •Jackson Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Bloomington High School South does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Jackson Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 30.2%).
- •Jackson Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.1).
- •Bloomington High School South is the larger school with 1,691 students compared with 572.
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 South better than Jackson Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Creek Middle School ranks higher (76.5 vs 72.2 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 South and Jackson Creek Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomington High School South: 1,691. Jackson Creek Middle School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomington High School South and Jackson Creek Middle School rank in Indiana?
Bloomington High School South is 36th of 387 and Jackson Creek Middle School is 17th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).