Bluffton-Harrison Middle School vs Norwell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 12 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
Norwell Middle School
Ossian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
561 students
| Measure | Bluffton-Harrison Middle School Bluffton, Indiana | Norwell Middle School Ossian, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 335 | #86 of 335 |
| National rank | #7030 of 15,369 | #4999 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 556 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| city | Bluffton | Ossian |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 52.8).
- •Norwell Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Bluffton-Harrison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Norwell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 52.2%).
- •Norwell Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.3).
- •Norwell Middle School is the larger school with 561 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 Norwell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwell Middle School ranks higher (62.2 vs 52.8 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 Norwell Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Ossian in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School: 556. Norwell Middle School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffton-Harrison Middle School and Norwell Middle School rank in Indiana?
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School is 162nd of 335 and Norwell Middle School is 86th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).