Ayersville High School vs Houston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 110 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayersville High School
Defiance · Public high · Grades 7–12
326 students
Houston High School
Houston · Public high · Grades 7–12
326 students
| Measure | Ayersville High School Defiance, Ohio | Houston High School Houston, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 802 | #474 of 802 |
| National rank | #4079 of 16,910 | #7235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 326 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 61% |
| city | Defiance | Houston |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ayersville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 54.3).
- •Houston High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 54.5%).
- •Ayersville High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Ayersville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 81.6%).
- •Houston High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.5).
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 Ayersville High School better than Houston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ayersville High School ranks higher (66.9 vs 54.3 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 Ayersville High School and Houston High School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Defiance and Houston in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayersville High School: 326. Houston High School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayersville High School and Houston High School rank in Ohio?
Ayersville High School is 267th of 802 and Houston High School is 474th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).