Fairfield Jr-Sr High School vs Waterford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School
Goshen · Public high · Grades 7–12
944 students
Waterford Elementary School
Goshen · Public elementary · Grades K–4
400 students
| Measure | Fairfield Jr-Sr High School Goshen, Indiana | Waterford Elementary School Goshen, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 387 | #596 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #5797 of 16,910 | #25273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 944 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 944 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| city | Goshen | Goshen |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 49.9).
- •Waterford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Fairfield Jr-Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Fairfield Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 61.3%).
- •Waterford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.9).
- •Fairfield Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 944 students compared with 400.
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 Fairfield Jr-Sr High School better than Waterford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (60.0 vs 49.9 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 Fairfield Jr-Sr High School and Waterford Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Goshen and Goshen in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School: 944. Waterford Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Jr-Sr High School and Waterford Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School is 116th of 387 and Waterford Elementary School is 596th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).