Jefferson Traditional School vs Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Traditional School
South Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
South Bend · Charter high · Grades 9–12
138 students
| Measure | Jefferson Traditional School South Bend, Indiana | Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 335 | #232 of 387 |
| National rank | #11509 of 15,369 | #8773 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 591 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 29% | – |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 32.0).
- •Jefferson Traditional School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 61.6%).
- •Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.4).
- •Jefferson Traditional School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 138.
- •Jefferson Traditional School is a public school while Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Jefferson Traditional School better than Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend?
On the Success Index (US), Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend ranks higher (48.5 vs 32.0 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 Jefferson Traditional School and Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Traditional School: 591. Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Traditional School and Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend rank in Indiana?
Jefferson Traditional School is 281st of 335 and Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is 232nd of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).