Charles N Scott Middle School vs Virgil I Grissom Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 109 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
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
Mishawaka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Charles N Scott Middle School Hammond, Indiana | Virgil I Grissom Middle School Mishawaka, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 335 | #164 of 335 |
| National rank | #12463 of 15,369 | #7096 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 663 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 43% |
| city | Hammond | Mishawaka |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virgil I Grissom Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 27.1).
- •Virgil I Grissom Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 21%).
- •Virgil I Grissom Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Virgil I Grissom Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 54.1%).
- •Virgil I Grissom Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.9).
- •Charles N Scott Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 662.
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 Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Virgil I Grissom Middle School ranks higher (52.5 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 Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Mishawaka in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles N Scott Middle School: 663. Virgil I Grissom Middle School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles N Scott Middle School and Virgil I Grissom Middle School rank in Indiana?
Charles N Scott Middle School is 302nd of 335 and Virgil I Grissom Middle School is 164th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).