Jefferson Area Junior High School vs Lakeside Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Area Junior High School
Jefferson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
285 students
Lakeside Junior High School
Ashtabula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
398 students
| Measure | Jefferson Area Junior High School Jefferson, Ohio | Lakeside Junior High School Ashtabula, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 646 | #561 of 646 |
| National rank | #5205 of 15,369 | #8020 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 285 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| city | Jefferson | Ashtabula |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Area Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 48.3).
- •Jefferson Area Junior High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Jefferson Area Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Lakeside Junior High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 28.5).
- •Lakeside Junior High School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 285.
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 Jefferson Area Junior High School better than Lakeside Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Area Junior High School ranks higher (61.2 vs 48.3 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 Jefferson Area Junior High School and Lakeside Junior High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Ashtabula in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Area Junior High School: 285. Lakeside Junior High School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Area Junior High School and Lakeside Junior High School rank in Ohio?
Jefferson Area Junior High School is 470th of 646 and Lakeside Junior High School is 561st of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).