Lane Middle School vs Southport 6th Grade Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lane Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students
Southport 6th Grade Academy
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–6
643 students
| Measure | Lane Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Southport 6th Grade Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 335 | #190 of 335 |
| National rank | #12166 of 15,369 | #7800 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 644 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 54% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southport 6th Grade Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 28.7).
- •Southport 6th Grade Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 25%).
- •Southport 6th Grade Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Southport 6th Grade Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 72.4%).
- •Lane Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.7).
- •Lane Middle School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 643.
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 Lane Middle School better than Southport 6th Grade Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Southport 6th Grade Academy ranks higher (49.3 vs 28.7 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 Lane Middle School and Southport 6th Grade Academy?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lane Middle School: 644. Southport 6th Grade Academy: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lane Middle School and Southport 6th Grade Academy rank in Indiana?
Lane Middle School is 295th of 335 and Southport 6th Grade Academy is 190th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).