Ayersville High School vs Northwestern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 186 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
Northwestern High School
West Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
327 students
| Measure | Ayersville High School Defiance, Ohio | Northwestern High School West Salem, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 802 | #456 of 802 |
| National rank | #4079 of 16,910 | #6914 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 326 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 37% |
| city | Defiance | West Salem |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ayersville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 55.5).
- •Ayersville High School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •Ayersville High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Northwestern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 54.3%).
- •Northwestern High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Northwestern High School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 326.
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 Northwestern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ayersville High School ranks higher (66.9 vs 55.5 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 Northwestern High School?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Defiance and West Salem in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayersville High School: 326. Northwestern High School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayersville High School and Northwestern High School rank in Ohio?
Ayersville High School is 267th of 802 and Northwestern High School is 456th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).