Amherst Junior High School vs Durling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Junior High School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
Durling Middle School
Lorain · Public middle · Grades 5–8
448 students
| Measure | Amherst Junior High School Amherst, Ohio | Durling Middle School Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 646 | #509 of 646 |
| National rank | #1797 of 15,369 | #5946 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 859 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 52% |
| city | Amherst | Lorain |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 57.8).
- •Amherst Junior High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 52%).
- •Amherst Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 57%).
- •Durling Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.0).
- •Amherst Junior High School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 448.
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 Junior High School better than Durling Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Junior High School ranks higher (78.1 vs 57.8 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 Junior High School and Durling Middle School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Lorain in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Junior High School: 859. Durling Middle School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Junior High School and Durling Middle School rank in Ohio?
Amherst Junior High School is 185th of 646 and Durling Middle School is 509th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).