Hilliard Memorial Middle School vs Jonathan Alder Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilliard Memorial Middle School
Hilliard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
Jonathan Alder Junior High
Plain City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
382 students
| Measure | Hilliard Memorial Middle School Hilliard, Ohio | Jonathan Alder Junior High Plain City, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #208 of 646 | #141 of 646 |
| National rank | #2018 of 15,369 | #1457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 797 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 84% |
| city | Hilliard | Plain City |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 76.9).
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 65%).
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 37.5%).
- •Hilliard Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.2).
- •Hilliard Memorial Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 382.
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 Hilliard Memorial Middle School better than Jonathan Alder Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Jonathan Alder Junior High ranks higher (80.2 vs 76.9 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 Hilliard Memorial Middle School and Jonathan Alder Junior High?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Hilliard and Plain City in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilliard Memorial Middle School: 797. Jonathan Alder Junior High: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilliard Memorial Middle School and Jonathan Alder Junior High rank in Ohio?
Hilliard Memorial Middle School is 208th of 646 and Jonathan Alder Junior High is 141st of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).