Amherst Junior High School vs Lorain Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 5.1 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
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Lorain · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students
| Measure | Amherst Junior High School Amherst, Ohio | Lorain Preparatory Academy Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 646 | #1379 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1797 of 15,369 | #34198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 859 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 42% |
| city | Amherst | Lorain |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 36.7).
- •Amherst Junior High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 42%).
- •Amherst Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 45%).
- •Lorain Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.0).
- •Amherst Junior High School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 416.
- •Amherst Junior High School is a public school while Lorain Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lorain Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Junior High School ranks higher (78.1 vs 36.7 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 Lorain Preparatory Academy?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Lorain in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Junior High School: 859. Lorain Preparatory Academy: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Junior High School and Lorain Preparatory Academy rank in Ohio?
Amherst Junior High School is 185th of 646 and Lorain Preparatory Academy is 1379th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).