Defiance Middle School vs Tinora Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Defiance Middle School
Defiance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students
Tinora Middle School
Defiance · Public middle · Grades 5–8
313 students
| Measure | Defiance Middle School Defiance, Ohio | Tinora Middle School Defiance, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #469 of 646 | #230 of 646 |
| National rank | #5200 of 15,369 | #2225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 572 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 77% |
| city | Defiance | Defiance |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tinora Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 61.2).
- •Tinora Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •Tinora Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Defiance Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.6).
- •Defiance Middle School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 313.
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 Middle School better than Tinora Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tinora Middle School ranks higher (75.8 vs 61.2 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 Middle School and Tinora Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Defiance and Defiance in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Defiance Middle School: 572. Tinora Middle School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Defiance Middle School and Tinora Middle School rank in Ohio?
Defiance Middle School is 469th of 646 and Tinora Middle School is 230th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).