Bluffton High School vs Lancaster Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffton High School
Bluffton · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students
Lancaster Central School
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Bluffton High School Bluffton, Indiana | Lancaster Central School Bluffton, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 387 | #251 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #4502 of 16,910 | #14185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 507 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Bluffton | Bluffton |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.1 vs 65.9).
- •Lancaster Central School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Bluffton High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Lancaster Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 41.4%).
- •Bluffton High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
- •Lancaster Central School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 507.
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 High School better than Lancaster Central School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bluffton High School and Lancaster Central School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Bluffton in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffton High School: 507. Lancaster Central School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffton High School and Lancaster Central School rank in Indiana?
Bluffton High School is 76th of 387 and Lancaster Central School is 251st of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).