Hayward Middle School vs Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayward Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
367 students
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Springfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
158 students
| Measure | Hayward Middle School Springfield, Ohio | Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy Springfield, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 646 | #1305 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #10400 of 15,369 | #29996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 367 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 37.3).
- •Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 11.8).
- •Hayward Middle School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 158.
- •Hayward Middle School is a public school while Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hayward Middle School better than Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks higher (43.0 vs 37.3 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 Hayward Middle School and Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayward Middle School: 367. Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayward Middle School and Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy rank in Ohio?
Hayward Middle School is 595th of 646 and Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is 1305th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).