Jimtown Junior High School vs Premier Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.2 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
Premier Arts Academy
Elkhart · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
286 students
| Measure | Jimtown Junior High School Elkhart, Indiana | Premier Arts Academy Elkhart, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 335 | #324 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8934 of 15,369 | #16596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 305 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Elkhart | Elkhart |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Premier Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 44.0).
- •Jimtown Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 58.4%).
- •Premier Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 20.3).
- •Jimtown Junior High School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 286.
- •Jimtown Junior High School is a public school while Premier Arts Academy 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 Jimtown Junior High School better than Premier Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Premier Arts Academy ranks higher (62.3 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 Premier Arts Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Elkhart and Elkhart in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jimtown Junior High School: 305. Premier Arts Academy: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jimtown Junior High School and Premier Arts Academy rank in Indiana?
Jimtown Junior High School is 223rd of 335 and Premier Arts Academy is 324th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).