Black River Career Prep High School vs Westwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.9 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
Westwood Middle School
Elyria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
480 students
| Measure | Black River Career Prep High School Elyria, Ohio | Westwood Middle School Elyria, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 802 | #437 of 646 |
| National rank | #16526 of 16,910 | #4677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 182 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 48% |
| city | Elyria | Elyria |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 11.0).
- •Westwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 5%).
- •Westwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Westwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 20.2).
- •Westwood Middle School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 182.
- •Black River Career Prep High School is a charter school while Westwood 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 Westwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood Middle School ranks higher (63.7 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 Westwood Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Elyria and Elyria in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black River Career Prep High School: 182. Westwood Middle School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black River Career Prep High School and Westwood Middle School rank in Ohio?
Black River Career Prep High School is 769th of 802 and Westwood Middle School is 437th of 646 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).