Paul Harding Jr High School vs Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle
Fort Wayne · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
150 students
| Measure | Paul Harding Jr High School Ft Wayne, Indiana | Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 335 | #328 of 335 |
| National rank | #12609 of 15,369 | #13662 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 422 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| 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 20.7).
- •Paul Harding Jr High School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Paul Harding Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 24.5%).
- •Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 82.2%).
- •Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.8).
- •Paul Harding Jr High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 150.
- •Paul Harding Jr High School is a public school while Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Harding Jr High School ranks higher (26.4 vs 20.7 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 Middle?
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 Middle: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Harding Jr High School and Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle rank in Indiana?
Paul Harding Jr High School is 308th of 335 and Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle is 328th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).