- Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School reported a higher students per counselor than Bluffton High School (393:1 vs. 238:1).
- Bluffton High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School (106 vs. 0).
- Bluffton High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School (179 vs. 132).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bluffton High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School (67 vs. 41).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Bluffton High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School (116 vs. 70).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Bluffton High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School (106 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Bluffton High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School (35 vs. 20).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School reported a higher students per counselor than Bluffton High School (393:1 vs. 238:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Bluffton High School
$10,123.68
Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School
$10,929.13
Local revenue share
Bluffton High School
31.8%
Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School
34.4%
State revenue share
Bluffton High School
57%
Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School
56.7%
Federal revenue share
Bluffton High School
11.2%
Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School
9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bluffton High School
13%
Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School
10.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Wells County
$69,741
Wells County
$69,741
Poverty rate
Wells County
7.2%
Wells County
7.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Wells County
18.9%
Wells County
18.9%
Unemployment rate
Wells County
3.5%
Wells County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.