Amherst Elementary School vs Jackson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Elementary School
Massillon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Jackson High School
Massillon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
| Measure | Amherst Elementary School Massillon, Ohio | Jackson High School Massillon, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #615 of 1,713 | #82 of 802 |
| National rank | #8888 of 50,301 | #1487 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 462 | 1,881 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 1,881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 76% |
| city | Massillon | Massillon |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 73.5).
- •Amherst Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Jackson High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 75%).
- •Jackson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 49.6%).
- •Amherst Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.7).
- •Jackson High School is the larger school with 1,881 students compared with 462.
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 Amherst Elementary School better than Jackson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson High School ranks higher (78.6 vs 73.5 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 Amherst Elementary School and Jackson High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Massillon and Massillon in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Elementary School: 462. Jackson High School: 1,881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Elementary School and Jackson High School rank in Ohio?
Amherst Elementary School is 615th of 1,713 and Jackson High School is 82nd of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).