Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy vs John R. Wooden Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
Martinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
375 students
John R. Wooden Middle School
Martinsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
| Measure | Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy Martinsville, Indiana | John R. Wooden Middle School Martinsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 1,053 | #122 of 335 |
| National rank | #20179 of 50,301 | #6030 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 375 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.1% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| city | Martinsville | Martinsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.1 vs 57.4).
- •Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •John R. Wooden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •John R. Wooden Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 58.1%).
- •John R. Wooden Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.6).
- •John R. Wooden Middle School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 375.
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 Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy better than John R. Wooden Middle 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 Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy and John R. Wooden Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Martinsville and Martinsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy: 375. John R. Wooden Middle School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy and John R. Wooden Middle School rank in Indiana?
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy is 430th of 1,053 and John R. Wooden Middle School is 122nd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).