South Newton Senior High School vs Waldo J Wood Memorial High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 275 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Newton Senior High School
Kentland · Public high · Grades 9–12
225 students
Waldo J Wood Memorial High
Oakland City · Public high · Grades 9–12
226 students
| Measure | South Newton Senior High School Kentland, Indiana | Waldo J Wood Memorial High Oakland City, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 387 | #287 of 387 |
| National rank | #4664 of 16,910 | #10623 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 225 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 27% |
| city | Kentland | Oakland City |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Newton Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 41.4).
- •South Newton Senior High School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •South Newton Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 42%).
- •South Newton Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 53.1%).
- •Waldo J Wood Memorial High does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.8).
- •Waldo J Wood Memorial High is the larger school with 226 students compared with 225.
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 South Newton Senior High School better than Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
On the Success Index (US), South Newton Senior High School ranks higher (64.5 vs 41.4 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 South Newton Senior High School and Waldo J Wood Memorial High?
About 275 km in a straight line, between Kentland and Oakland City in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Newton Senior High School: 225. Waldo J Wood Memorial High: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Newton Senior High School and Waldo J Wood Memorial High rank in Indiana?
South Newton Senior High School is 79th of 387 and Waldo J Wood Memorial High is 287th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).