Frontier Jr-Sr High School vs Southwestern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Jr-Sr High School
Chalmers · Public high · Grades 7–12
270 students
Southwestern High School
Shelbyville · Public high · Grades 7–12
264 students
| Measure | Frontier Jr-Sr High School Chalmers, Indiana | Southwestern High School Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 387 | #152 of 387 |
| National rank | #4833 of 16,910 | #6760 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 270 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Chalmers | Shelbyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 56.2).
- •Frontier Jr-Sr High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Southwestern High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Frontier Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 43.2%).
- •Frontier Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Frontier Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 264.
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 Frontier Jr-Sr High School better than Southwestern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (63.8 vs 56.2 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 Frontier Jr-Sr High School and Southwestern High School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Chalmers and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Jr-Sr High School: 270. Southwestern High School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Jr-Sr High School and Southwestern High School rank in Indiana?
Frontier Jr-Sr High School is 84th of 387 and Southwestern High School is 152nd of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).