Girard Sr High School vs McDonald High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girard Sr High School
Girard · Public high · Grades 9–12
421 students
McDonald High School
Mc Donald · Public high · Grades 7–12
338 students
| Measure | Girard Sr High School Girard, Ohio | McDonald High School Mc Donald, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #377 of 802 | #150 of 802 |
| National rank | #5673 of 16,910 | #2487 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 421 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Girard | Mc Donald |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonald High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 60.5).
- •McDonald High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Girard Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •McDonald High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 99.3%).
- •Girard Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.1).
- •Girard Sr High School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 338.
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 Girard Sr High School better than McDonald High School?
On the Success Index (US), McDonald High School ranks higher (73.4 vs 60.5 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 Girard Sr High School and McDonald High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Girard and Mc Donald in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girard Sr High School: 421. McDonald High School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girard Sr High School and McDonald High School rank in Ohio?
Girard Sr High School is 377th of 802 and McDonald High School is 150th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).