Heritage Middle School vs Licking Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
416 students
Licking Valley High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
589 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle School Newark, Ohio | Licking Valley High School Newark, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 646 | #306 of 802 |
| National rank | #5834 of 15,369 | #4678 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 416 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Licking Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 58.3).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Licking Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.0).
- •Licking Valley High School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 416.
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 Heritage Middle School better than Licking Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Licking Valley High School ranks higher (64.4 vs 58.3 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 Heritage Middle School and Licking Valley High School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle School: 416. Licking Valley High School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle School and Licking Valley High School rank in Ohio?
Heritage Middle School is 500th of 646 and Licking Valley High School is 306th of 802 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).