Custer Baker Intermediate School vs Northwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Custer Baker Intermediate School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 5–6
734 students
Northwood Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
505 students
| Measure | Custer Baker Intermediate School Franklin, Indiana | Northwood Elementary School Franklin, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 335 | #669 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6702 of 15,369 | #27491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 734 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Franklin | Franklin |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Custer Baker Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 46.6).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Custer Baker Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Custer Baker Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 60.2%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •Custer Baker Intermediate School is the larger school with 734 students compared with 505.
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 Custer Baker Intermediate School better than Northwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Custer Baker Intermediate School ranks higher (54.3 vs 46.6 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 Custer Baker Intermediate School and Northwood Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Franklin in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Baker Intermediate School: 734. Northwood Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Baker Intermediate School and Northwood Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Custer Baker Intermediate School is 149th of 335 and Northwood Elementary School is 669th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).