Northrop High School vs Northwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northrop High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,145 students
Northwood Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Northrop High School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Northwood Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 387 | #309 of 335 |
| National rank | #10591 of 16,910 | #12717 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,145 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 2,145 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 22% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northrop High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 25.8).
- •Northrop High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Northrop High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Northrop High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 70.6%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.8).
- •Northrop High School is the larger school with 2,145 students compared with 585.
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 Northrop High School better than Northwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northrop High School ranks higher (41.5 vs 25.8 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 Northrop High School and Northwood Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northrop High School: 2,145. Northwood Middle School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northrop High School and Northwood Middle School rank in Indiana?
Northrop High School is 285th of 387 and Northwood Middle School is 309th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).