Durling Middle School vs Lorain Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.1 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
Lorain Preparatory High School
Lorain · Charter high · Grades 9–12
109 students
| Measure | Durling Middle School Lorain, Ohio | Lorain Preparatory High School Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #509 of 646 | #363 of 802 |
| National rank | #5946 of 15,369 | #5397 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 448 | 109 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Lorain | Lorain |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lorain Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 57.8).
- •Lorain Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.9).
- •Durling Middle School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 109.
- •Durling Middle School is a public school while Lorain Preparatory High School 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 Lorain Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lorain Preparatory High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 57.8 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 Durling Middle School and Lorain Preparatory High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lorain and Lorain in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durling Middle School: 448. Lorain Preparatory High School: 109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durling Middle School and Lorain Preparatory High School rank in Ohio?
Durling Middle School is 509th of 646 and Lorain Preparatory High School is 363rd of 802 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).