Big Walnut Elementary School vs Prairie Run Elementary School
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.
Big Walnut Elementary School
Sunbury · Public elementary · Grades K–3
295 students
Prairie Run Elementary School
Sunbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
352 students
| Measure | Big Walnut Elementary School Sunbury, Ohio | Prairie Run Elementary School Sunbury, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #72 of 1,713 | #325 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1962 of 50,301 | #4854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 295 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Sunbury | Sunbury |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Walnut Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 80.3).
- •Big Walnut Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Big Walnut Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Big Walnut Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 21.9%).
- •Big Walnut Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.6).
- •Prairie Run Elementary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 295.
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 Big Walnut Elementary School better than Prairie Run Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Walnut Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 80.3 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 Big Walnut Elementary School and Prairie Run Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Sunbury in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Walnut Elementary School: 295. Prairie Run Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Walnut Elementary School and Prairie Run Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Big Walnut Elementary School is 72nd of 1,713 and Prairie Run Elementary School is 325th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).