Black River Education Center Middle School vs Mapleton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black River Education Center Middle School
Sullivan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
153 students
Mapleton Middle School
Ashland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
172 students
| Measure | Black River Education Center Middle School Sullivan, Ohio | Mapleton Middle School Ashland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 646 | #472 of 646 |
| National rank | #5280 of 15,369 | #5235 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 153 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| city | Sullivan | Ashland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.9 vs 61.1).
- •Black River Education Center Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Black River Education Center Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Black River Education Center Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 19.1).
- •Mapleton Middle School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 153.
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 Education Center Middle School better than Mapleton Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Black River Education Center Middle School and Mapleton Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Sullivan and Ashland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black River Education Center Middle School: 153. Mapleton Middle School: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black River Education Center Middle School and Mapleton Middle School rank in Ohio?
Black River Education Center Middle School is 476th of 646 and Mapleton Middle School is 472nd of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).