Amherst Junior High School vs Powers Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 204 m 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
Powers Elementary School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
1,104 students
| Measure | Amherst Junior High School Amherst, Ohio | Powers Elementary School Amherst, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 646 | #1154 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1797 of 15,369 | #22449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 859 | 1,104 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 85% | – |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 53.9).
- •Powers Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 34.9%).
- •Powers Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.0).
- •Powers Elementary School is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 859.
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 Powers Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Junior High School ranks higher (78.1 vs 53.9 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 Powers Elementary School?
About 204 m in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Junior High School: 859. Powers Elementary School: 1,104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Junior High School and Powers Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Amherst Junior High School is 185th of 646 and Powers Elementary School is 1154th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).