Athens High School vs Nelsonville-York High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens High School
The Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
685 students
Nelsonville-York High School
Nelsonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
260 students
| Measure | Athens High School The Plains, Ohio | Nelsonville-York High School Nelsonville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 802 | #533 of 802 |
| National rank | #2586 of 16,910 | #8389 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 685 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| city | The Plains | Nelsonville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 50.0).
- •Athens High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Athens High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Nelsonville-York High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.2).
- •Athens High School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 260.
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 Athens High School better than Nelsonville-York High School?
On the Success Index (US), Athens High School ranks higher (72.9 vs 50.0 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 Athens High School and Nelsonville-York High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between The Plains and Nelsonville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens High School: 685. Nelsonville-York High School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens High School and Nelsonville-York High School rank in Ohio?
Athens High School is 160th of 802 and Nelsonville-York High School is 533rd of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).