Greendale Middle School vs South Dearborn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greendale Middle School
Lawrenceburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
437 students
South Dearborn Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 7–8
288 students
| Measure | Greendale Middle School Lawrenceburg, Indiana | South Dearborn Middle School Aurora, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 335 | #235 of 335 |
| National rank | #6617 of 15,369 | #9284 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 437 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| city | Lawrenceburg | Aurora |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greendale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 42.5).
- •Greendale Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Greendale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Greendale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 47.2%).
- •South Dearborn Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.6).
- •Greendale Middle School is the larger school with 437 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 Greendale Middle School better than South Dearborn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Greendale Middle School ranks higher (54.7 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 Greendale Middle School and South Dearborn Middle School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Lawrenceburg and Aurora in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greendale Middle School: 437. South Dearborn Middle School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greendale Middle School and South Dearborn Middle School rank in Indiana?
Greendale Middle School is 146th of 335 and South Dearborn Middle School is 235th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).