Black River Career Prep High School vs Northwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black River Career Prep High School
Elyria · Charter high · Grades 9–12
182 students
Northwood Middle School
Elyria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
599 students
| Measure | Black River Career Prep High School Elyria, Ohio | Northwood Middle School Elyria, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 802 | #451 of 646 |
| National rank | #16526 of 16,910 | #4908 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 182 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 50% |
| city | Elyria | Elyria |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 11.0).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 5%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 20.2).
- •Northwood Middle School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 182.
- •Black River Career Prep High School is a charter school while Northwood Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Black River Career Prep High School better than Northwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Middle School ranks higher (62.6 vs 11.0 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 Black River Career Prep High School and Northwood Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Elyria and Elyria in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black River Career Prep High School: 182. Northwood Middle School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black River Career Prep High School and Northwood Middle School rank in Ohio?
Black River Career Prep High School is 769th of 802 and Northwood Middle School is 451st of 646 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).