Wainwright Middle School vs Wea Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wainwright Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students
Wea Ridge Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
675 students
| Measure | Wainwright Middle School Lafayette, Indiana | Wea Ridge Middle School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 335 | #185 of 335 |
| National rank | #8973 of 15,369 | #7717 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 320 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wea Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 43.9).
- •Wea Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Wainwright Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 50.1%).
- •Wainwright Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Wea Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 320.
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 Wainwright Middle School better than Wea Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wea Ridge Middle School ranks higher (49.7 vs 43.9 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 Wainwright Middle School and Wea Ridge Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wainwright Middle School: 320. Wea Ridge Middle School: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wainwright Middle School and Wea Ridge Middle School rank in Indiana?
Wainwright Middle School is 227th of 335 and Wea Ridge Middle School is 185th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).