General Sherman Junior High School vs Gorsuch West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Sherman Junior High School
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
Gorsuch West Elementary School
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | General Sherman Junior High School Lancaster, Ohio | Gorsuch West Elementary School Lancaster, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 646 | #1075 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #4989 of 15,369 | #19588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 693 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General Sherman Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 58.0).
- •General Sherman Junior High School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •General Sherman Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Gorsuch West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.8).
- •General Sherman Junior High School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 530.
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 General Sherman Junior High School better than Gorsuch West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), General Sherman Junior High School ranks higher (62.2 vs 58.0 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 General Sherman Junior High School and Gorsuch West Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Sherman Junior High School: 693. Gorsuch West Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Sherman Junior High School and Gorsuch West Elementary School rank in Ohio?
General Sherman Junior High School is 454th of 646 and Gorsuch West Elementary School is 1075th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).