DeKalb High School vs James R Watson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeKalb High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students
James R Watson Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
| Measure | DeKalb High School Waterloo, Indiana | James R Watson Elementary School Auburn, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 387 | #378 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7869 of 16,910 | #18187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,007 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 60% |
| city | Waterloo | Auburn |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James R Watson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 51.9).
- •James R Watson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 31%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 40.2%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.7).
- •DeKalb High School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 590.
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 DeKalb High School better than James R Watson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James R Watson Elementary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 51.9 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 DeKalb High School and James R Watson Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Auburn in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb High School: 1,007. James R Watson Elementary School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb High School and James R Watson Elementary School rank in Indiana?
DeKalb High School is 198th of 387 and James R Watson Elementary School is 378th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).