Berkshire Middle School vs Big Walnut Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkshire Middle School
Galena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
883 students
Big Walnut Middle School
Sunbury · Public middle · Grades 5–8
973 students
| Measure | Berkshire Middle School Galena, Ohio | Big Walnut Middle School Sunbury, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #37 of 646 | #81 of 646 |
| National rank | #478 of 15,369 | #907 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 883 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 883 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 75% |
| city | Galena | Sunbury |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berkshire Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 83.8).
- •Berkshire Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 75%).
- •Berkshire Middle School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Berkshire Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 20.3%).
- •Big Walnut Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.3).
- •Big Walnut Middle School is the larger school with 973 students compared with 883.
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 Berkshire Middle School better than Big Walnut Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Berkshire Middle School ranks higher (87.8 vs 83.8 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 Berkshire Middle School and Big Walnut Middle School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Galena and Sunbury in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkshire Middle School: 883. Big Walnut Middle School: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkshire Middle School and Big Walnut Middle School rank in Ohio?
Berkshire Middle School is 37th of 646 and Big Walnut Middle School is 81st of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).