Defiance High School vs Howland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 302 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Defiance High School
Defiance · Public high · Grades 9–12
697 students
Howland High School
Warren · Public high · Grades 9–12
696 students
| Measure | Defiance High School Defiance, Ohio | Howland High School Warren, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #417 of 802 | #158 of 802 |
| National rank | #6254 of 16,910 | #2577 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 697 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| city | Defiance | Warren |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 58.2).
- •Howland High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Howland High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Defiance High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Defiance High School is the larger school with 697 students compared with 696.
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 Defiance High School better than Howland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Howland High School ranks higher (73.0 vs 58.2 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 Defiance High School and Howland High School?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Defiance and Warren in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Defiance High School: 697. Howland High School: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Defiance High School and Howland High School rank in Ohio?
Defiance High School is 417th of 802 and Howland High School is 158th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).