Amherst Junior High School vs Walter G. Nord Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.6 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
Walter G. Nord Middle School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
556 students
| Measure | Amherst Junior High School Amherst, Ohio | Walter G. Nord Middle School Amherst, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #185 of 646 | #388 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1797 of 15,369 | #5885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 859 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 86% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.1 vs 78.5).
- •Walter G. Nord Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Amherst Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 35.4%).
- •Walter G. Nord Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.0).
- •Amherst Junior High School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 556.
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 Walter G. Nord Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amherst Junior High School and Walter G. Nord Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Junior High School: 859. Walter G. Nord Middle School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Junior High School and Walter G. Nord Middle School rank in Ohio?
Amherst Junior High School is 185th of 646 and Walter G. Nord Middle School is 388th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).