Jonathan Alder Junior High vs Wauseon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 179 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
Wauseon Middle School
Wauseon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students
| Measure | Jonathan Alder Junior High Plain City, Ohio | Wauseon Middle School Wauseon, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #141 of 646 | #378 of 646 |
| National rank | #1457 of 15,369 | #3751 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 382 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 80% |
| city | Plain City | Wauseon |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 68.2).
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Jonathan Alder Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 92.9%).
- •Wauseon Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.2).
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 Wauseon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jonathan Alder Junior High ranks higher (80.2 vs 68.2 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 Junior High and Wauseon Middle School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Plain City and Wauseon in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonathan Alder Junior High: 382. Wauseon Middle School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonathan Alder Junior High and Wauseon Middle School rank in Ohio?
Jonathan Alder Junior High is 141st of 646 and Wauseon Middle School is 378th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).