River Forest Middle School vs Taylor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 162 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
Taylor Middle School
Kokomo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
368 students
| Measure | River Forest Middle School Hobart, Indiana | Taylor Middle School Kokomo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 335 | #298 of 335 |
| National rank | #13126 of 15,369 | #12326 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 369 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | Hobart | Kokomo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 23.5).
- •River Forest Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Taylor Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Taylor Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 74%).
- •Taylor Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.8).
- •River Forest Middle School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 368.
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 Taylor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor Middle School ranks higher (27.9 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 Taylor Middle School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Hobart and Kokomo in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Forest Middle School: 369. Taylor Middle School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Forest Middle School and Taylor Middle School rank in Indiana?
River Forest Middle School is 317th of 335 and Taylor Middle School is 298th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).