Kirkersville Elementary School vs Watkins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkersville Elementary School
Kirkersville · Public elementary · Grades K–3
483 students
Watkins Middle School
Etna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,147 students
| Measure | Kirkersville Elementary School Kirkersville, Ohio | Watkins Middle School Etna, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1091 of 1,713 | #336 of 646 |
| National rank | #20209 of 50,301 | #3332 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 483 | 1,147 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 1,147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Kirkersville | Etna |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 57.1).
- •Kirkersville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 40.5%).
- •Kirkersville Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.8).
- •Watkins Middle School is the larger school with 1,147 students compared with 483.
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 Kirkersville Elementary School better than Watkins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Watkins Middle School ranks higher (70.1 vs 57.1 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 Kirkersville Elementary School and Watkins Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Kirkersville and Etna in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirkersville Elementary School: 483. Watkins Middle School: 1,147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirkersville Elementary School and Watkins Middle School rank in Ohio?
Kirkersville Elementary School is 1091st of 1,713 and Watkins Middle School is 336th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).