Barberton Middle School vs Norton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barberton Middle School
Barberton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
741 students
Norton Middle School
Norton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
655 students
| Measure | Barberton Middle School Barberton, Ohio | Norton Middle School Norton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #499 of 646 | #178 of 646 |
| National rank | #5828 of 15,369 | #1752 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 741 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 76% |
| city | Barberton | Norton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 58.3).
- •Norton Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •Norton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Barberton Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •Barberton Middle School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 655.
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 Middle School better than Norton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Norton Middle School ranks higher (78.4 vs 58.3 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 Barberton Middle School and Norton Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Barberton and Norton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barberton Middle School: 741. Norton Middle School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barberton Middle School and Norton Middle School rank in Ohio?
Barberton Middle School is 499th of 646 and Norton Middle School is 178th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).