Jones Middle School vs Larson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jones Middle School
Upper Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
733 students
Larson Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 4–8
453 students
| Measure | Jones Middle School Upper Arlington, Ohio | Larson Middle School Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 646 | #41 of 646 |
| National rank | #132 of 15,369 | #565 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 733 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 89% |
| city | Upper Arlington | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 86.8).
- •Jones Middle School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 89%).
- •Larson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •Jones Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.2).
- •Jones Middle School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 453.
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 Jones Middle School better than Larson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Middle School ranks higher (92.9 vs 86.8 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 Jones Middle School and Larson Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Upper Arlington and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Middle School: 733. Larson Middle School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Middle School and Larson Middle School rank in Ohio?
Jones Middle School is 10th of 646 and Larson Middle School is 41st of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).