Durling Middle School vs School of Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 62 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
School of Innovation
Willoughby · Public middle · Grades 3–8
448 students
| Measure | Durling Middle School Lorain, Ohio | School of Innovation Willoughby, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #509 of 646 | #57 of 646 |
| National rank | #5946 of 15,369 | #688 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 448 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 96% |
| city | Lorain | Willoughby |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School of Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 57.8).
- •School of Innovation does better on math proficiency (96% vs 52%).
- •School of Innovation does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 57%).
- •School of Innovation does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.9).
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 School of Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), School of Innovation ranks higher (85.6 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 School of Innovation?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Lorain and Willoughby in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durling Middle School: 448. School of Innovation: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durling Middle School and School of Innovation rank in Ohio?
Durling Middle School is 509th of 646 and School of Innovation is 57th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).