Bluffton High School vs Norwell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 12 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
Norwell High School
Ossian · Public high · Grades 9–12
753 students
| Measure | Bluffton High School Bluffton, Indiana | Norwell High School Ossian, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 387 | #91 of 387 |
| National rank | #4502 of 16,910 | #5071 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 507 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Bluffton | Ossian |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluffton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 62.9).
- •Bluffton High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Norwell High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Norwell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 41.4%).
- •Bluffton High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.7).
- •Norwell High School is the larger school with 753 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 Norwell High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bluffton High School ranks higher (65.1 vs 62.9 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 High School and Norwell High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Ossian in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffton High School: 507. Norwell High School: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffton High School and Norwell High School rank in Indiana?
Bluffton High School is 76th of 387 and Norwell High School is 91st of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).