Charles N Scott Middle School vs Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles N Scott Middle School
Hammond · Public middle · Grades 7–8
663 students
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
Highland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Charles N Scott Middle School Hammond, Indiana | Judith Morton Johnston Elementary Highland, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 335 | #465 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12463 of 15,369 | #21385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 663 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 62% |
| city | Hammond | Highland |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 27.1).
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 21%).
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 54.1%).
- •Charles N Scott Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 25.5).
- •Charles N Scott Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 383.
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 N Scott Middle School better than Judith Morton Johnston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Judith Morton Johnston Elementary ranks higher (55.4 vs 27.1 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 Charles N Scott Middle School and Judith Morton Johnston Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Highland in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles N Scott Middle School: 663. Judith Morton Johnston Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles N Scott Middle School and Judith Morton Johnston Elementary rank in Indiana?
Charles N Scott Middle School is 302nd of 335 and Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is 465th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).