Amherst Elementary School vs Jackson Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 4.3 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 Memorial Middle School
Massillon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,313 students
| Measure | Amherst Elementary School Massillon, Ohio | Jackson Memorial Middle School Massillon, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #615 of 1,713 | #111 of 646 |
| National rank | #8888 of 50,301 | #1203 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 462 | 1,313 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 1,313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 84% |
| city | Massillon | Massillon |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 73.5).
- •Jackson Memorial Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Jackson Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Jackson Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 49.6%).
- •Amherst Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.9).
- •Jackson Memorial Middle School is the larger school with 1,313 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 Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Memorial Middle School ranks higher (81.8 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 Memorial Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Massillon and Massillon in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Elementary School: 462. Jackson Memorial Middle School: 1,313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Elementary School and Jackson Memorial Middle School rank in Ohio?
Amherst Elementary School is 615th of 1,713 and Jackson Memorial Middle School is 111th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).