Blacklick Elementary School vs Gahanna South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacklick Elementary School
Blacklick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
692 students
Gahanna South Middle School
Gahanna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students
| Measure | Blacklick Elementary School Blacklick, Ohio | Gahanna South Middle School Gahanna, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,713 | #204 of 646 |
| National rank | #4589 of 50,301 | #1989 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 692 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 75% |
| city | Blacklick | Gahanna |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blacklick Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 77.0).
- •Blacklick Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Blacklick Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Blacklick Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 33.1%).
- •Gahanna South Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.0).
- •Blacklick Elementary School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 653.
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 Blacklick Elementary School better than Gahanna South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blacklick Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 77.0 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 Blacklick Elementary School and Gahanna South Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Blacklick and Gahanna in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacklick Elementary School: 692. Gahanna South Middle School: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacklick Elementary School and Gahanna South Middle School rank in Ohio?
Blacklick Elementary School is 304th of 1,713 and Gahanna South Middle School is 204th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).