Jimtown Junior High School vs North Wood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jimtown Junior High School
Elkhart · Public middle · Grades 7–8
305 students
North Wood Middle School
Wakarusa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students
| Measure | Jimtown Junior High School Elkhart, Indiana | North Wood Middle School Wakarusa, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #223 of 335 | #33 of 335 |
| National rank | #8934 of 15,369 | #2760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 305 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 56% |
| city | Elkhart | Wakarusa |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Wood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 44.0).
- •North Wood Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •North Wood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •North Wood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 42.6%).
- •North Wood Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 20.3).
- •North Wood Middle School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 305.
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 Jimtown Junior High School better than North Wood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Wood Middle School ranks higher (72.9 vs 44.0 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 Jimtown Junior High School and North Wood Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Elkhart and Wakarusa in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jimtown Junior High School: 305. North Wood Middle School: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jimtown Junior High School and North Wood Middle School rank in Indiana?
Jimtown Junior High School is 223rd of 335 and North Wood Middle School is 33rd of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).