Delphi Community Middle School vs South Dearborn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 224 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delphi Community Middle School
Delphi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
289 students
South Dearborn Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 7–8
288 students
| Measure | Delphi Community Middle School Delphi, Indiana | South Dearborn Middle School Aurora, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 335 | #235 of 335 |
| National rank | #6919 of 15,369 | #9284 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 289 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 28% |
| city | Delphi | Aurora |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delphi Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 42.5).
- •Delphi Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Delphi Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •South Dearborn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 56.7%).
- •Delphi Community Middle School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 288.
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 Delphi Community Middle School better than South Dearborn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Delphi Community Middle School ranks higher (53.4 vs 42.5 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 Delphi Community Middle School and South Dearborn Middle School?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Delphi and Aurora in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delphi Community Middle School: 289. South Dearborn Middle School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delphi Community Middle School and South Dearborn Middle School rank in Indiana?
Delphi Community Middle School is 157th of 335 and South Dearborn Middle School is 235th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).