Gahanna South Middle School vs Norton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 153 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
Norton Middle School
Norton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
655 students
| Measure | Gahanna South Middle School Gahanna, Ohio | Norton Middle School Norton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #204 of 646 | #178 of 646 |
| National rank | #1989 of 15,369 | #1752 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 653 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| city | Gahanna | Norton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 77.0).
- •Norton Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Gahanna South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Norton Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.8).
- •Norton Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 653.
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 Norton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Norton Middle School ranks higher (78.4 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 Norton Middle School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Gahanna and Norton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gahanna South Middle School: 653. Norton Middle School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gahanna South Middle School and Norton Middle School rank in Ohio?
Gahanna South Middle School is 204th of 646 and Norton Middle School is 178th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).