Canaan Middle School vs Jonathan Alder High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canaan Middle School
Plain · Public middle · Grades 5–6
354 students
Jonathan Alder High School
Plain City · Public high · Grades 9–12
729 students
| Measure | Canaan Middle School Plain, Ohio | Jonathan Alder High School Plain City, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 646 | #172 of 802 |
| National rank | #1561 of 15,369 | #2764 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 354 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 67% |
| city | Plain | Plain City |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canaan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 72.2).
- •Canaan Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Jonathan Alder High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Jonathan Alder High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 33.1%).
- •Canaan Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.4).
- •Jonathan Alder High School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 354.
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 Canaan Middle School better than Jonathan Alder High School?
On the Success Index (US), Canaan Middle School ranks higher (79.5 vs 72.2 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 Canaan Middle School and Jonathan Alder High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Plain and Plain City in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canaan Middle School: 354. Jonathan Alder High School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canaan Middle School and Jonathan Alder High School rank in Ohio?
Canaan Middle School is 153rd of 646 and Jonathan Alder High School is 172nd of 802 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).