Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School vs Leighton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School
Streetsboro · Public middle · Grades 4–6
288 students
Leighton Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
657 students
| Measure | Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School Streetsboro, Ohio | Leighton Elementary School Aurora, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #269 of 646 | #129 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2578 of 15,369 | #2526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 288 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| city | Streetsboro | Aurora |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leighton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 73.8).
- •Leighton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Leighton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 71%).
- •Leighton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 44.1%).
- •Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.9).
- •Leighton Elementary School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 288.
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 Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School better than Leighton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Leighton Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 73.8 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 Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School and Leighton Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Streetsboro and Aurora in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School: 288. Leighton Elementary School: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School and Leighton Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School is 269th of 646 and Leighton Elementary School is 129th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).