Gary Middle School vs William Fegely Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gary Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students
William Fegely Middle School
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
566 students
| Measure | Gary Middle School Gary, Indiana | William Fegely Middle School Portage, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 335 | #156 of 335 |
| National rank | #13957 of 15,369 | #6914 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 365 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 44% |
| city | Gary | Portage |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Fegely Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 18.9).
- •William Fegely Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 5%).
- •William Fegely Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 13%).
- •William Fegely Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 62.5%).
- •William Fegely Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.6).
- •William Fegely Middle School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 365.
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 Gary Middle School better than William Fegely Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), William Fegely Middle School ranks higher (53.5 vs 18.9 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 Gary Middle School and William Fegely Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Gary and Portage in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gary Middle School: 365. William Fegely Middle School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gary Middle School and William Fegely Middle School rank in Indiana?
Gary Middle School is 331st of 335 and William Fegely Middle School is 156th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).