Gahanna South Middle School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gahanna South Middle School
Gahanna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Gahanna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
| Measure | Gahanna South Middle School Gahanna, Ohio | Jefferson Elementary School Gahanna, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #204 of 646 | #372 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1989 of 15,369 | #5555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 653 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 73% |
| city | Gahanna | Gahanna |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 77.0).
- •Gahanna South Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 33.1%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.8).
- •Gahanna South Middle School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 437.
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 Gahanna South Middle School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 77.0 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 Gahanna South Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Gahanna and Gahanna in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gahanna South Middle School: 653. Jefferson Elementary School: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gahanna South Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Gahanna South Middle School is 204th of 646 and Jefferson Elementary School is 372nd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).