Merle J Abbett Elementary School vs South Side High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merle J Abbett Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
South Side High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,405 students
| Measure | Merle J Abbett Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | South Side High School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1002 of 1,053 | #364 of 387 |
| National rank | #43398 of 50,301 | #14331 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 467 | 1,405 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 1,405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 22.3).
- •South Side High School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •South Side High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •South Side High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 72.6%).
- •Merle J Abbett Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
- •South Side High School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 467.
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 Merle J Abbett Elementary School better than South Side High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Side High School ranks higher (25.3 vs 22.3 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 Merle J Abbett Elementary School and South Side High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School: 467. South Side High School: 1,405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merle J Abbett Elementary School and South Side High School rank in Indiana?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School is 1002nd of 1,053 and South Side High School is 364th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).