Bath Middle School vs Independence Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bath Middle School
Lima · Public middle · Grades 6–8
417 students
Independence Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
| Measure | Bath Middle School Lima, Ohio | Independence Elementary School Lima, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 646 | #1102 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2705 of 15,369 | #20677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 417 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| city | Lima | Lima |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bath Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 56.4).
- •Bath Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Bath Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.9).
- •Bath Middle School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 272.
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 Bath Middle School better than Independence Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bath Middle School ranks higher (73.1 vs 56.4 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 Bath Middle School and Independence Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Lima and Lima in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bath Middle School: 417. Independence Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bath Middle School and Independence Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Bath Middle School is 279th of 646 and Independence Elementary School is 1102nd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).