River Forest Middle School vs Sarah Scott Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Forest Middle School
Hobart · Public middle · Grades 6–8
369 students
Sarah Scott Middle School
Terre Haute · Public middle · Grades 6–8
371 students
| Measure | River Forest Middle School Hobart, Indiana | Sarah Scott Middle School Terre Haute, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 335 | #289 of 335 |
| National rank | #13126 of 15,369 | #11875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 369 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | Hobart | Terre Haute |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarah Scott Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 23.5).
- •River Forest Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Sarah Scott Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •River Forest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 87.3%).
- •Sarah Scott Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.8).
- •Sarah Scott Middle School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 369.
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 River Forest Middle School better than Sarah Scott Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sarah Scott Middle School ranks higher (30.3 vs 23.5 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 River Forest Middle School and Sarah Scott Middle School?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Hobart and Terre Haute in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Forest Middle School: 369. Sarah Scott Middle School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Forest Middle School and Sarah Scott Middle School rank in Indiana?
River Forest Middle School is 317th of 335 and Sarah Scott Middle School is 289th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).