Mississinewa High School vs R J Baskett Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mississinewa High School
Gas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
760 students
R J Baskett Middle School
Gas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students
| Measure | Mississinewa High School Gas City, Indiana | R J Baskett Middle School Gas City, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #335 of 387 | #233 of 335 |
| National rank | #12457 of 16,910 | #9190 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 760 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Gas City | Gas City |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R J Baskett Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 33.9).
- •R J Baskett Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Mississinewa High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Mississinewa High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 67.9%).
- •R J Baskett Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
- •Mississinewa High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 507.
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 Mississinewa High School better than R J Baskett Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), R J Baskett Middle School ranks higher (42.9 vs 33.9 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 Mississinewa High School and R J Baskett Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gas City and Gas City in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mississinewa High School: 760. R J Baskett Middle School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mississinewa High School and R J Baskett Middle School rank in Indiana?
Mississinewa High School is 335th of 387 and R J Baskett Middle School is 233rd of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).