Independence Elementary School vs Lima Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary School
Lima · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
Lima Senior High School
Lima · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,004 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary School Lima, Ohio | Lima Senior High School Lima, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,713 | #668 of 802 |
| National rank | #20677 of 50,301 | #14036 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 272 | 1,004 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 1,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 17% |
| city | Lima | Lima |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 26.7).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Lima Senior High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •Lima Senior High School is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 272.
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 Independence Elementary School better than Lima Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary School ranks higher (56.4 vs 26.7 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 Independence Elementary School and Lima Senior High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lima and Lima in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary School: 272. Lima Senior High School: 1,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary School and Lima Senior High School rank in Ohio?
Independence Elementary School is 1102nd of 1,713 and Lima Senior High School is 668th of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).