Kouts Middle/High School vs Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kouts Middle/High School
Kouts · Public high · Grades 6–12
381 students
Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School
Poneto · Public high · Grades 7–12
384 students
| Measure | Kouts Middle/High School Kouts, Indiana | Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School Poneto, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 387 | #127 of 387 |
| National rank | #3373 of 16,910 | #6024 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 381 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| city | Kouts | Poneto |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kouts Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 59.2).
- •Kouts Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Kouts Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Kouts Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 40.6%).
- •Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 381.
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 Kouts Middle/High School better than Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kouts Middle/High School ranks higher (69.7 vs 59.2 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 Kouts Middle/High School and Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Kouts and Poneto in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kouts Middle/High School: 381. Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kouts Middle/High School and Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School rank in Indiana?
Kouts Middle/High School is 48th of 387 and Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School is 127th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).