Durling Middle School vs Horizon Science Academy Lorain
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durling Middle School
Lorain · Public middle · Grades 5–8
448 students
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Lorain · Charter other · Grades K–12
839 students
| Measure | Durling Middle School Lorain, Ohio | Horizon Science Academy Lorain Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #509 of 646 | – |
| National rank | #5946 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 448 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Lorain | Lorain |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Science Academy Lorain does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Horizon Science Academy Lorain does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Horizon Science Academy Lorain does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.9).
- •Horizon Science Academy Lorain is the larger school with 839 students compared with 448.
- •Durling Middle School is a public school while Horizon Science Academy Lorain is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Durling Middle School better than Horizon Science Academy Lorain?
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 Durling Middle School and Horizon Science Academy Lorain?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lorain and Lorain in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durling Middle School: 448. Horizon Science Academy Lorain: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durling Middle School and Horizon Science Academy Lorain rank in Ohio?
Durling Middle School is 509th of 646 and Horizon Science Academy Lorain is unranked among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).