Big Walnut High School vs Prairie Run Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 177 m 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
Prairie Run Elementary School
Sunbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
352 students
| Measure | Big Walnut High School Sunbury, Ohio | Prairie Run Elementary School Sunbury, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #107 of 802 | #325 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1842 of 16,910 | #4854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,299 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| city | Sunbury | Sunbury |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Run Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 76.5).
- •Prairie Run Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Big Walnut High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Big Walnut High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 21.9%).
- •Prairie Run Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.6).
- •Big Walnut High School is the larger school with 1,299 students compared with 352.
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 Prairie Run Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Run Elementary School ranks higher (80.3 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 Prairie Run Elementary School?
About 177 m in a straight line, between Sunbury and Sunbury in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Walnut High School: 1,299. Prairie Run Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Walnut High School and Prairie Run Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Big Walnut High School is 107th of 802 and Prairie Run Elementary School is 325th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).