Bluffton-Harrison Middle School vs North Side Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School
Bluffton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
556 students
North Side Middle School
Elkhart · Public middle · Grades 7–8
563 students
| Measure | Bluffton-Harrison Middle School Bluffton, Indiana | North Side Middle School Elkhart, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 335 | #285 of 335 |
| National rank | #7030 of 15,369 | #11626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 556 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 21% |
| city | Bluffton | Elkhart |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluffton-Harrison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 31.5).
- •Bluffton-Harrison Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 21%).
- •Bluffton-Harrison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Bluffton-Harrison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 57.4%).
- •North Side Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.3).
- •North Side Middle School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 556.
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 Bluffton-Harrison Middle School better than North Side Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bluffton-Harrison Middle School ranks higher (52.8 vs 31.5 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 Bluffton-Harrison Middle School and North Side Middle School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Elkhart in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School: 556. North Side Middle School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffton-Harrison Middle School and North Side Middle School rank in Indiana?
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School is 162nd of 335 and North Side Middle School is 285th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).