Jonathan Alder Junior High vs New Lexington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonathan Alder Junior High
Plain City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
382 students
New Lexington Middle School
New Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
| Measure | Jonathan Alder Junior High Plain City, Ohio | New Lexington Middle School New Lexington, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 646 | #467 of 646 |
| National rank | #1457 of 15,369 | #5189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 382 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 54% |
| city | Plain City | New Lexington |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 61.3).
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 54%).
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 56%).
- •New Lexington Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.2).
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High is the larger school with 382 students compared with 381.
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 Junior High better than New Lexington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jonathan Alder Junior High ranks higher (80.2 vs 61.3 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 Jonathan Alder Junior High and New Lexington Middle School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Plain City and New Lexington in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonathan Alder Junior High: 382. New Lexington Middle School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonathan Alder Junior High and New Lexington Middle School rank in Ohio?
Jonathan Alder Junior High is 141st of 646 and New Lexington Middle School is 467th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).