Northrop High School vs Washington Center Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.1 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
Washington Center Elementary Sch
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | Northrop High School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Washington Center Elementary Sch Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 387 | #781 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #10591 of 16,910 | #31768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,145 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 2,145 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northrop High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 40.3).
- •Washington Center Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Northrop High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 34%).
- •Northrop High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 66.2%).
- •Washington Center Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.8).
- •Northrop High School is the larger school with 2,145 students compared with 553.
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 Washington Center Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Northrop High School ranks higher (41.5 vs 40.3 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 Northrop High School and Washington Center Elementary Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northrop High School: 2,145. Washington Center Elementary Sch: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northrop High School and Washington Center Elementary Sch rank in Indiana?
Northrop High School is 285th of 387 and Washington Center Elementary Sch is 781st of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).