Jackson Middle School vs JC Sommer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Middle School
Grove City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
665 students
JC Sommer Elementary School
Grove City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
545 students
| Measure | Jackson Middle School Grove City, Ohio | JC Sommer Elementary School Grove City, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #164 of 646 | #389 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1631 of 15,369 | #5914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 665 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 85% |
| city | Grove City | Grove City |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.1 vs 78.4).
- •JC Sommer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •JC Sommer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Jackson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 37.6%).
- •Jackson Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.2).
- •Jackson Middle School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 545.
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 Jackson Middle School better than JC Sommer Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jackson Middle School and JC Sommer Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Grove City and Grove City in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Middle School: 665. JC Sommer Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Middle School and JC Sommer Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Jackson Middle School is 164th of 646 and JC Sommer Elementary School is 389th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).