Lancaster Central School vs Norwell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster Central School
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Norwell Middle School
Ossian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
561 students
| Measure | Lancaster Central School Bluffton, Indiana | Norwell Middle School Ossian, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,053 | #86 of 335 |
| National rank | #14185 of 50,301 | #4999 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 533 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | Bluffton | Ossian |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 62.2).
- •Lancaster Central School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Lancaster Central School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Norwell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 40.7%).
- •Norwell Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Norwell Middle School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 533.
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 Lancaster Central School better than Norwell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster Central School ranks higher (65.9 vs 62.2 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 Lancaster Central School and Norwell Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Ossian in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lancaster Central School: 533. Norwell Middle School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lancaster Central School and Norwell Middle School rank in Indiana?
Lancaster Central School is 251st of 1,053 and Norwell Middle School is 86th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).