Lapel Middle School vs Mitchell Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lapel Middle School
Lapel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
Mitchell Jr High School
Mitchell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
| Measure | Lapel Middle School Lapel, Indiana | Mitchell Jr High School Mitchell, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 335 | #212 of 335 |
| National rank | #4884 of 15,369 | #8722 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| city | Lapel | Mitchell |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lapel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 45.0).
- •Lapel Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Lapel Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Lapel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 67%).
- •Mitchell Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.2).
- •Mitchell Jr High School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 335.
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 Lapel Middle School better than Mitchell Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lapel Middle School ranks higher (62.7 vs 45.0 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 Lapel Middle School and Mitchell Jr High School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Lapel and Mitchell in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lapel Middle School: 335. Mitchell Jr High School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lapel Middle School and Mitchell Jr High School rank in Indiana?
Lapel Middle School is 81st of 335 and Mitchell Jr High School is 212th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).