Canaan Middle School vs Jonathan Alder Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 2.5 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 Junior High
Plain City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
382 students
| Measure | Canaan Middle School Plain, Ohio | Jonathan Alder Junior High Plain City, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #153 of 646 | #141 of 646 |
| National rank | #1561 of 15,369 | #1457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 354 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 84% |
| city | Plain | Plain City |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.5 vs 80.2).
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Canaan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 34%).
- •Canaan Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.2).
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High is the larger school with 382 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 Junior High?
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 Canaan Middle School and Jonathan Alder Junior High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Plain and Plain City in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canaan Middle School: 354. Jonathan Alder Junior High: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canaan Middle School and Jonathan Alder Junior High rank in Ohio?
Canaan Middle School is 153rd of 646 and Jonathan Alder Junior High is 141st of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).