Barberton Intermediate School vs Sam Salem Community Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barberton Intermediate School
Barberton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
655 students
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
Akron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
| Measure | Barberton Intermediate School Barberton, Ohio | Sam Salem Community Learning Center Akron, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1073 of 1,713 | #668 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #19568 of 50,301 | #9745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Barberton | Akron |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Salem Community Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 58.0).
- •Barberton Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Sam Salem Community Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Sam Salem Community Learning Center does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.8).
- •Barberton Intermediate School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 357.
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 Barberton Intermediate School better than Sam Salem Community Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Salem Community Learning Center ranks higher (72.3 vs 58.0 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 Barberton Intermediate School and Sam Salem Community Learning Center?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Barberton and Akron in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barberton Intermediate School: 655. Sam Salem Community Learning Center: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barberton Intermediate School and Sam Salem Community Learning Center rank in Ohio?
Barberton Intermediate School is 1073rd of 1,713 and Sam Salem Community Learning Center is 668th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).