North Side High School vs R Nelson Snider High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Side High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
R Nelson Snider High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,927 students
| Measure | North Side High School Fort Wayne, Indiana | R Nelson Snider High School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 387 | #275 of 387 |
| National rank | #12922 of 16,910 | #10055 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,383 | 1,927 |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | 1,927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R Nelson Snider High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 31.9).
- •R Nelson Snider High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •R Nelson Snider High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •R Nelson Snider High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 67.4%).
- •R Nelson Snider High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.2).
- •R Nelson Snider High School is the larger school with 1,927 students compared with 1,383.
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 North Side High School better than R Nelson Snider High School?
On the Success Index (US), R Nelson Snider High School ranks higher (43.6 vs 31.9 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 North Side High School and R Nelson Snider High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Side High School: 1,383. R Nelson Snider High School: 1,927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Side High School and R Nelson Snider High School rank in Indiana?
North Side High School is 343rd of 387 and R Nelson Snider High School is 275th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).