Blendon Middle School vs Gahanna West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blendon Middle School
Westerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
Gahanna West Middle School
Gahanna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
608 students
| Measure | Blendon Middle School Westerville, Ohio | Gahanna West Middle School Gahanna, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #283 of 646 | #314 of 646 |
| National rank | #2741 of 15,369 | #3120 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 609 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 74% |
| city | Westerville | Gahanna |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blendon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 71.0).
- •Gahanna West Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Gahanna West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Blendon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 55.8%).
- •Blendon Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.9).
- •Blendon Middle School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 608.
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 Blendon Middle School better than Gahanna West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blendon Middle School ranks higher (72.9 vs 71.0 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 Blendon Middle School and Gahanna West Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Westerville and Gahanna in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blendon Middle School: 609. Gahanna West Middle School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blendon Middle School and Gahanna West Middle School rank in Ohio?
Blendon Middle School is 283rd of 646 and Gahanna West Middle School is 314th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).