Jefferson High School vs Mechanicsburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson High School
Delphos · Public high · Grades 6–12
265 students
Mechanicsburg High School
Mechanicsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
266 students
| Measure | Jefferson High School Delphos, Ohio | Mechanicsburg High School Mechanicsburg, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 802 | #463 of 802 |
| National rank | #5680 of 16,910 | #7102 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 265 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Delphos | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 54.8).
- •Mechanicsburg High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Mechanicsburg High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.0).
- •Mechanicsburg High School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 265.
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 High School better than Mechanicsburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson High School ranks higher (60.5 vs 54.8 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 High School and Mechanicsburg High School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Delphos and Mechanicsburg in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson High School: 265. Mechanicsburg High School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson High School and Mechanicsburg High School rank in Ohio?
Jefferson High School is 378th of 802 and Mechanicsburg High School is 463rd of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).