Kettering Fairmont High School vs Walnut Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kettering Fairmont High School
Kettering · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,445 students
Walnut Hills High School
Cincinnati · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,453 students
| Measure | Kettering Fairmont High School Kettering, Ohio | Walnut Hills High School Cincinnati, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #265 of 802 | #47 of 802 |
| National rank | #4059 of 16,910 | #940 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 2,445 | 2,453 |
| Enrollment | 2,445 | 2,453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 92% |
| city | Kettering | Cincinnati |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 67.0).
- •Walnut Hills High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 63%).
- •Walnut Hills High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 77%).
- •Walnut Hills High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 44.9%).
- •Kettering Fairmont High School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.6).
- •Walnut Hills High School is the larger school with 2,453 students compared with 2,445.
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 Kettering Fairmont High School better than Walnut Hills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Hills High School ranks higher (82.6 vs 67.0 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 Kettering Fairmont High School and Walnut Hills High School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Cincinnati in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kettering Fairmont High School: 2,445. Walnut Hills High School: 2,453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kettering Fairmont High School and Walnut Hills High School rank in Ohio?
Kettering Fairmont High School is 265th of 802 and Walnut Hills High School is 47th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).