Ashland Middle School vs Lakota Ridge Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 245 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Middle School
Ashland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
694 students
Lakota Ridge Junior School
West Chester · Public middle · Grades 7–9
695 students
| Measure | Ashland Middle School Ashland, Ohio | Lakota Ridge Junior School West Chester, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #274 of 646 | #321 of 646 |
| National rank | #2678 of 15,369 | #3164 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 694 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 73% |
| city | Ashland | West Chester |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 70.8).
- •Ashland Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Lakota Ridge Junior School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Lakota Ridge Junior School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 49.6%).
- •Ashland Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 24.8).
- •Lakota Ridge Junior School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 694.
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 Ashland Middle School better than Lakota Ridge Junior School?
On the Success Index (US), Ashland Middle School ranks higher (73.2 vs 70.8 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 Ashland Middle School and Lakota Ridge Junior School?
About 245 km in a straight line, between Ashland and West Chester in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Middle School: 694. Lakota Ridge Junior School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Middle School and Lakota Ridge Junior School rank in Ohio?
Ashland Middle School is 274th of 646 and Lakota Ridge Junior School is 321st of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).