Navarre Middle School vs Prairie Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 92 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Navarre Middle School
South Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
Prairie Heights Middle School
LaGrange · Public middle · Grades 5–8
377 students
| Measure | Navarre Middle School South Bend, Indiana | Prairie Heights Middle School LaGrange, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 335 | #207 of 335 |
| National rank | #13536 of 15,369 | #8440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 378 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 34% |
| city | South Bend | LaGrange |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 21.5).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 8%).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 11%).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 79.4%).
- •Navarre Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.6).
- •Navarre Middle School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 377.
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 Navarre Middle School better than Prairie Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Heights Middle School ranks higher (46.4 vs 21.5 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 Navarre Middle School and Prairie Heights Middle School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between South Bend and LaGrange in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Navarre Middle School: 378. Prairie Heights Middle School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Navarre Middle School and Prairie Heights Middle School rank in Indiana?
Navarre Middle School is 326th of 335 and Prairie Heights Middle School is 207th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).