Loogootee Middle School vs Shoals Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loogootee Middle School
Loogootee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
223 students
Shoals Middle School
Shoals · Public middle · Grades 6–8
126 students
| Measure | Loogootee Middle School Loogootee, Indiana | Shoals Middle School Shoals, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 335 | #238 of 335 |
| National rank | #4379 of 15,369 | #9347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 223 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Loogootee | Shoals |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loogootee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 42.2).
- •Loogootee Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Loogootee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Shoals Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 37.2%).
- •Loogootee Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.8).
- •Loogootee Middle School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 126.
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 Loogootee Middle School better than Shoals Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Loogootee Middle School ranks higher (65.0 vs 42.2 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 Loogootee Middle School and Shoals Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Loogootee and Shoals in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loogootee Middle School: 223. Shoals Middle School: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loogootee Middle School and Shoals Middle School rank in Indiana?
Loogootee Middle School is 66th of 335 and Shoals Middle School is 238th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).