Mason County Central MS vs OJ DeJonge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mason County Central MS
Scottville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
276 students
OJ DeJonge Middle School
Ludington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
| Measure | Mason County Central MS Scottville, Michigan | OJ DeJonge Middle School Ludington, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #398 of 485 | #192 of 485 |
| National rank | #12672 of 15,369 | #6659 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 276 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| city | Scottville | Ludington |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •OJ DeJonge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 26.0).
- •OJ DeJonge Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •OJ DeJonge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •OJ DeJonge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 61.6%).
- •OJ DeJonge Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.4).
- •OJ DeJonge Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 276.
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 Mason County Central MS better than OJ DeJonge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), OJ DeJonge Middle School ranks higher (54.5 vs 26.0 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 Mason County Central MS and OJ DeJonge Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Scottville and Ludington in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mason County Central MS: 276. OJ DeJonge Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mason County Central MS and OJ DeJonge Middle School rank in Michigan?
Mason County Central MS is 398th of 485 and OJ DeJonge Middle School is 192nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).