Jonathan Alder High School vs Northwestern Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonathan Alder High School
Plain City · Public high · Grades 9–12
729 students
Northwestern Junior/Senior High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
731 students
| Measure | Jonathan Alder High School Plain City, Ohio | Northwestern Junior/Senior High School Springfield, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 802 | #215 of 802 |
| National rank | #2764 of 16,910 | #3508 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 729 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| city | Plain City | Springfield |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonathan Alder High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 69.2).
- •Northwestern Junior/Senior High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Jonathan Alder High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Jonathan Alder High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 39%).
- •Northwestern Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.4).
- •Northwestern Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 729.
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 Jonathan Alder High School better than Northwestern Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jonathan Alder High School ranks higher (72.2 vs 69.2 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 Jonathan Alder High School and Northwestern Junior/Senior High School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Plain City and Springfield in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonathan Alder High School: 729. Northwestern Junior/Senior High School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonathan Alder High School and Northwestern Junior/Senior High School rank in Ohio?
Jonathan Alder High School is 172nd of 802 and Northwestern Junior/Senior High School is 215th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).