Arcanum High School vs Ayersville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcanum High School
Arcanum · Public high · Grades 9–12
325 students
Ayersville High School
Defiance · Public high · Grades 7–12
326 students
| Measure | Arcanum High School Arcanum, Ohio | Ayersville High School Defiance, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #461 of 802 | #267 of 802 |
| National rank | #7055 of 16,910 | #4079 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 325 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54.5% |
| city | Arcanum | Defiance |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ayersville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 54.9).
- •Arcanum High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Ayersville High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Ayersville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 99.1%).
- •Ayersville High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.1).
- •Ayersville High School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 325.
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 Arcanum High School better than Ayersville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ayersville High School ranks higher (66.9 vs 54.9 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 Arcanum High School and Ayersville High School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Arcanum and Defiance in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcanum High School: 325. Ayersville High School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcanum High School and Ayersville High School rank in Ohio?
Arcanum High School is 461st of 802 and Ayersville High School is 267th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).