Paul Harding Jr High School vs Timothy L Johnson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.8 km 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
Timothy L Johnson Academy
Fort Wayne · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
| Measure | Paul Harding Jr High School Ft Wayne, Indiana | Timothy L Johnson Academy Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 335 | #1048 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12609 of 15,369 | #48492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 422 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| city | Ft Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Harding Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 13.1).
- •Timothy L Johnson Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Paul Harding Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Paul Harding Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 82.7%).
- •Paul Harding Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 20.0).
- •Timothy L Johnson Academy is the larger school with 440 students compared with 422.
- •Paul Harding Jr High School is a public school while Timothy L Johnson Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Timothy L Johnson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Harding Jr High School ranks higher (26.4 vs 13.1 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 Timothy L Johnson Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ft Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Harding Jr High School: 422. Timothy L Johnson Academy: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Harding Jr High School and Timothy L Johnson Academy rank in Indiana?
Paul Harding Jr High School is 308th of 335 and Timothy L Johnson Academy is 1048th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).