Joshua Dixon Elementary School vs South Side Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joshua Dixon Elementary School
Columbiana · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
363 students
South Side Middle School
Columbiana · Public middle · Grades 5–8
289 students
| Measure | Joshua Dixon Elementary School Columbiana, Ohio | South Side Middle School Columbiana, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #313 of 1,713 | #226 of 646 |
| National rank | #4661 of 50,301 | #2168 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 363 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| city | Columbiana | Columbiana |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joshua Dixon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 76.1).
- •Joshua Dixon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •South Side Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Joshua Dixon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 40.8%).
- •Joshua Dixon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 22.2).
- •Joshua Dixon Elementary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 289.
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 Joshua Dixon Elementary School better than South Side Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joshua Dixon Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 76.1 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 Joshua Dixon Elementary School and South Side Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Columbiana and Columbiana in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joshua Dixon Elementary School: 363. South Side Middle School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joshua Dixon Elementary School and South Side Middle School rank in Ohio?
Joshua Dixon Elementary School is 313th of 1,713 and South Side Middle School is 226th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).