Paul Harding Jr High School vs Southwick Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 268 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul Harding Jr High School
Ft Wayne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
Southwick Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
724 students
| Measure | Paul Harding Jr High School Ft Wayne, Indiana | Southwick Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 335 | #798 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12609 of 15,369 | #32289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 422 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Ft Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwick Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 26.4).
- •Paul Harding Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 84.7%).
- •Paul Harding Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Southwick Elementary School is the larger school with 724 students compared with 422.
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 Paul Harding Jr High School better than Southwick Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwick Elementary School ranks higher (39.5 vs 26.4 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 Paul Harding Jr High School and Southwick Elementary School?
About 268 m in a straight line, between Ft Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Harding Jr High School: 422. Southwick Elementary School: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Harding Jr High School and Southwick Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Paul Harding Jr High School is 308th of 335 and Southwick Elementary School is 798th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).