Highland Middle School vs Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle School
Highland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
Highland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Highland, Indiana | Judith Morton Johnston Elementary Highland, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 335 | #465 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7387 of 15,369 | #21385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 774 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | Highland | Highland |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 51.2).
- •Judith Morton Johnston Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 46.2%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.5).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 383.
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 Highland Middle School better than Judith Morton Johnston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Judith Morton Johnston Elementary ranks higher (55.4 vs 51.2 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 Highland Middle School and Judith Morton Johnston Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Highland and Highland in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 774. Judith Morton Johnston Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Judith Morton Johnston Elementary rank in Indiana?
Highland Middle School is 179th of 335 and Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is 465th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).