Independence Middle School vs Shiloh Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 5–8
299 students
Shiloh Middle School
Parma · Public middle · Grades 5–8
729 students
| Measure | Independence Middle School Independence, Ohio | Shiloh Middle School Parma, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 646 | #536 of 646 |
| National rank | #205 of 15,369 | #6856 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 299 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 47% |
| city | Independence | Parma |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 53.7).
- •Independence Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 47%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 53%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.6).
- •Shiloh Middle School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 299.
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 Middle School better than Shiloh Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Middle School ranks higher (91.3 vs 53.7 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 Middle School and Shiloh Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Independence and Parma in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Middle School: 299. Shiloh Middle School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Middle School and Shiloh Middle School rank in Ohio?
Independence Middle School is 18th of 646 and Shiloh Middle School is 536th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).