Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School vs Sheridan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 5–8
612 students
Sheridan Middle School
Thornville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School Lancaster, Ohio | Sheridan Middle School Thornville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #333 of 646 | #277 of 646 |
| National rank | #3320 of 15,369 | #2698 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 612 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| city | Lancaster | Thornville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheridan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 70.1).
- •Sheridan Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Sheridan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.8).
- •Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 516.
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 Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School better than Sheridan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sheridan Middle School ranks higher (73.2 vs 70.1 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 Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School and Sheridan Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Thornville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School: 612. Sheridan Middle School: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School and Sheridan Middle School rank in Ohio?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is 333rd of 646 and Sheridan Middle School is 277th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).