Galloway Ridge Intermediate School vs Norton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School
Galloway · Public middle · Grades 5–6
705 students
Norton Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
583 students
| Measure | Galloway Ridge Intermediate School Galloway, Ohio | Norton Middle School Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 646 | #571 of 646 |
| National rank | #7876 of 15,369 | #8794 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 705 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 45% |
| city | Galloway | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galloway Ridge Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 44.7).
- •Galloway Ridge Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Galloway Ridge Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Norton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 83.1%).
- •Norton Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.6).
- •Galloway Ridge Intermediate School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 583.
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 Galloway Ridge Intermediate School better than Norton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Galloway Ridge Intermediate School ranks higher (48.9 vs 44.7 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 Galloway Ridge Intermediate School and Norton Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Galloway and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School: 705. Norton Middle School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galloway Ridge Intermediate School and Norton Middle School rank in Ohio?
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School is 559th of 646 and Norton Middle School is 571st of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).