John Glenn High School vs South Dearborn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Glenn High School
Walkerton · Public high · Grades 9–12
629 students
South Dearborn High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
625 students
| Measure | John Glenn High School Walkerton, Indiana | South Dearborn High School Aurora, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 387 | #204 of 387 |
| National rank | #3844 of 16,910 | #8032 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 629 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| city | Walkerton | Aurora |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Glenn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 51.4).
- •John Glenn High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •John Glenn High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •South Dearborn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 40.1%).
- •South Dearborn High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.3).
- •John Glenn High School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 625.
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 John Glenn High School better than South Dearborn High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Glenn High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 51.4 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 John Glenn High School and South Dearborn High School?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Walkerton and Aurora in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Glenn High School: 629. South Dearborn High School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Glenn High School and South Dearborn High School rank in Indiana?
John Glenn High School is 60th of 387 and South Dearborn High School is 204th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).