Chesterton Senior High School vs R Nelson Snider High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterton Senior High School
Chesterton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,937 students
R Nelson Snider High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,927 students
| Measure | Chesterton Senior High School Chesterton, Indiana | R Nelson Snider High School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 387 | #275 of 387 |
| National rank | #4216 of 16,910 | #10055 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,937 | 1,927 |
| Enrollment | 1,937 | 1,927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | Chesterton | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chesterton Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 43.6).
- •Chesterton Senior High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Chesterton Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Chesterton Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 49.7%).
- •Chesterton Senior High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.7).
- •Chesterton Senior High School is the larger school with 1,937 students compared with 1,927.
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 Chesterton Senior High School better than R Nelson Snider High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chesterton Senior High School ranks higher (66.3 vs 43.6 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 Chesterton Senior High School and R Nelson Snider High School?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Chesterton and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesterton Senior High School: 1,937. R Nelson Snider High School: 1,927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesterton Senior High School and R Nelson Snider High School rank in Indiana?
Chesterton Senior High School is 69th of 387 and R Nelson Snider High School is 275th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).