Firelands Middle School vs Powers Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firelands Middle School
Oberlin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
407 students
Powers Elementary School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
1,104 students
| Measure | Firelands Middle School Oberlin, Ohio | Powers Elementary School Amherst, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 646 | #1154 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2159 of 15,369 | #22449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 407 | 1,104 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 1,104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 74% | – |
| city | Oberlin | Amherst |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Firelands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 53.9).
- •Powers Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 41.8%).
- •Firelands Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.4).
- •Powers Elementary School is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 407.
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 Firelands Middle School better than Powers Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Firelands Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 53.9 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 Firelands Middle School and Powers Elementary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Oberlin and Amherst in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Firelands Middle School: 407. Powers Elementary School: 1,104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Firelands Middle School and Powers Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Firelands Middle School is 224th of 646 and Powers Elementary School is 1154th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).