Western High School vs Western Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 150 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Western High School
Russiaville · Public high · Grades 9–12
804 students
Western Middle School
Russiaville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
| Measure | Western High School Russiaville, Indiana | Western Middle School Russiaville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #67 of 387 | #40 of 335 |
| National rank | #4185 of 16,910 | #3134 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 804 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Russiaville | Russiaville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 66.5).
- •Western Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Western High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Western High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 34.1%).
- •Western Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •Western High School is the larger school with 804 students compared with 589.
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 Western High School better than Western Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Western Middle School ranks higher (71.0 vs 66.5 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 Western High School and Western Middle School?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Russiaville and Russiaville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Western High School: 804. Western Middle School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Western High School and Western Middle School rank in Indiana?
Western High School is 67th of 387 and Western Middle School is 40th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).