Big Walnut High School vs Big Walnut Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Walnut High School
Sunbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,299 students
Big Walnut Middle School
Sunbury · Public middle · Grades 5–8
973 students
| Measure | Big Walnut High School Sunbury, Ohio | Big Walnut Middle School Sunbury, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #107 of 802 | #81 of 646 |
| National rank | #1842 of 16,910 | #907 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,299 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 75% |
| city | Sunbury | Sunbury |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Walnut Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 76.5).
- •Big Walnut Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Big Walnut High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Big Walnut High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 20.3%).
- •Big Walnut Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.6).
- •Big Walnut High School is the larger school with 1,299 students compared with 973.
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 High School better than Big Walnut Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Walnut Middle School ranks higher (83.8 vs 76.5 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 High School and Big Walnut Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Sunbury in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Walnut High School: 1,299. Big Walnut Middle School: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Walnut High School and Big Walnut Middle School rank in Ohio?
Big Walnut High School is 107th of 802 and Big Walnut Middle School is 81st of 646 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).