Cherrington Elementary School vs Walnut Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherrington Elementary School
Westerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Walnut Springs Middle School
Westerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
| Measure | Cherrington Elementary School Westerville, Ohio | Walnut Springs Middle School Westerville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #859 of 1,713 | #348 of 646 |
| National rank | #13345 of 50,301 | #3421 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 338 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 61% |
| city | Westerville | Westerville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 67.1).
- •Cherrington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Cherrington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Walnut Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 55.6%).
- •Walnut Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.8).
- •Walnut Springs Middle School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 338.
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 Cherrington Elementary School better than Walnut Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Springs Middle School ranks higher (69.7 vs 67.1 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 Cherrington Elementary School and Walnut Springs Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Westerville and Westerville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherrington Elementary School: 338. Walnut Springs Middle School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherrington Elementary School and Walnut Springs Middle School rank in Ohio?
Cherrington Elementary School is 859th of 1,713 and Walnut Springs Middle School is 348th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).