South Side High School vs Weisser Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.2 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
Weisser Park Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
632 students
| Measure | South Side High School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Weisser Park Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 387 | #479 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14331 of 16,910 | #21910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,405 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 1,405 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 56% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weisser Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 25.3).
- •Weisser Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 13%).
- •Weisser Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Weisser Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 71.5%).
- •Weisser Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.8).
- •South Side High School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 632.
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 Weisser Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Weisser Park Elementary School ranks higher (54.7 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 Weisser Park Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Side High School: 1,405. Weisser Park Elementary School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Side High School and Weisser Park Elementary School rank in Indiana?
South Side High School is 364th of 387 and Weisser Park Elementary School is 479th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).