Emerson Elementary School vs Westerville-South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary School
Westerville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
254 students
Westerville-South High School
Westerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,509 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary School Westerville, Ohio | Westerville-South High School Westerville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 1,713 | #359 of 802 |
| National rank | #3325 of 50,301 | #5359 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 254 | 1,509 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 1,509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 60% |
| city | Westerville | Westerville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 61.8).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 60%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 49.4%).
- •Westerville-South High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 23.1).
- •Westerville-South High School is the larger school with 1,509 students compared with 254.
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 Emerson Elementary School better than Westerville-South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 61.8 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 Emerson Elementary School and Westerville-South High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Westerville and Westerville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary School: 254. Westerville-South High School: 1,509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary School and Westerville-South High School rank in Ohio?
Emerson Elementary School is 193rd of 1,713 and Westerville-South High School is 359th of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).