Bloomington High School South vs Lora L Batchelor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 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
Lora L Batchelor Middle School
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
478 students
| Measure | Bloomington High School South Bloomington, Indiana | Lora L Batchelor Middle School Bloomington, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 387 | #110 of 335 |
| National rank | #2752 of 16,910 | #5684 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,691 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 1,691 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bloomington High School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 59.1).
- •Bloomington High School South does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Bloomington High School South does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 49%).
- •Bloomington High School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 46.4%).
- •Lora L Batchelor Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.1).
- •Bloomington High School South is the larger school with 1,691 students compared with 478.
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 Lora L Batchelor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bloomington High School South ranks higher (72.2 vs 59.1 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 Lora L Batchelor Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomington High School South: 1,691. Lora L Batchelor Middle School: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomington High School South and Lora L Batchelor Middle School rank in Indiana?
Bloomington High School South is 36th of 387 and Lora L Batchelor Middle School is 110th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).