Edison Middle School vs Southway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 629 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Middle School
Massillon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
585 students
Southway Elementary School
Massillon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
474 students
| Measure | Edison Middle School Massillon, Ohio | Southway Elementary School Massillon, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 646 | #986 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2179 of 15,369 | #16752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 585 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Massillon | Massillon |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 62.1).
- •Edison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 57%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 61.8%).
- •Southway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.2).
- •Edison Middle School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 474.
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 Edison Middle School better than Southway Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Middle School ranks higher (76.0 vs 62.1 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 Edison Middle School and Southway Elementary School?
About 629 m in a straight line, between Massillon and Massillon in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Middle School: 585. Southway Elementary School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle School and Southway Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Edison Middle School is 228th of 646 and Southway Elementary School is 986th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).