Liberty Middle School vs Paul Harding Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Middle School
Chesterton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
423 students
Paul Harding Jr High School
Ft Wayne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle School Chesterton, Indiana | Paul Harding Jr High School Ft Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 335 | #308 of 335 |
| National rank | #4780 of 15,369 | #12609 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 423 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 20% |
| city | Chesterton | Ft Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 26.4).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 20%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 82.2%).
- •Paul Harding Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.6).
- •Liberty Middle School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 422.
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 Liberty Middle School better than Paul Harding Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle School ranks higher (63.2 vs 26.4 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 Liberty Middle School and Paul Harding Jr High School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Chesterton and Ft Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle School: 423. Paul Harding Jr High School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle School and Paul Harding Jr High School rank in Indiana?
Liberty Middle School is 79th of 335 and Paul Harding Jr High School is 308th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).