Blendon Middle School vs Walnut Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 2.1 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
Walnut Springs Middle School
Westerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
| Measure | Blendon Middle School Westerville, Ohio | Walnut Springs Middle School Westerville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #283 of 646 | #348 of 646 |
| National rank | #2741 of 15,369 | #3421 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 609 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| city | Westerville | Westerville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blendon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 69.7).
- •Blendon Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Blendon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Walnut Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 44.7%).
- •Walnut Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Walnut Springs Middle School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 609.
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 Walnut Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blendon Middle School ranks higher (72.9 vs 69.7 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 Walnut Springs Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Westerville and Westerville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blendon Middle School: 609. Walnut Springs Middle School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blendon Middle School and Walnut Springs Middle School rank in Ohio?
Blendon Middle School is 283rd of 646 and Walnut Springs Middle School is 348th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).