Lakeside Middle School vs North Side High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students
North Side High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana | North Side High School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 335 | #343 of 387 |
| National rank | #12335 of 15,369 | #12922 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 452 | 1,383 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 1,383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 24% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Side High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 27.8).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •North Side High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- •North Side High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 77.7%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.2).
- •North Side High School is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 452.
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 Lakeside Middle School better than North Side High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Side High School ranks higher (31.9 vs 27.8 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 Lakeside Middle School and North Side High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle School: 452. North Side High School: 1,383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle School and North Side High School rank in Indiana?
Lakeside Middle School is 299th of 335 and North Side High School is 343rd of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).