South Side High School vs South Wayne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Side High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,405 students
South Wayne Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | South Side High School Fort Wayne, Indiana | South Wayne Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 387 | #946 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14331 of 16,910 | #39946 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,405 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 1,405 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 29% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Wayne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 25.3).
- •South Wayne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 13%).
- •South Side High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •South Side High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 80.6%).
- •South Wayne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.8).
- •South Side High School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 340.
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 Side High School better than South Wayne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Wayne Elementary School ranks higher (27.8 vs 25.3 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 Side High School and South Wayne Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Side High School: 1,405. South Wayne Elementary School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Side High School and South Wayne Elementary School rank in Indiana?
South Side High School is 364th of 387 and South Wayne Elementary School is 946th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).