Lakota Plains Junior School vs VanGorden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 576 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakota Plains Junior School
Liberty Township · Public middle · Grades 7–8
745 students
VanGorden Elementary School
Liberty Township · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
670 students
| Measure | Lakota Plains Junior School Liberty Township, Ohio | VanGorden Elementary School Liberty Township, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #193 of 646 | #323 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1874 of 15,369 | #4802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 745 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 90% |
| city | Liberty Township | Liberty Township |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •VanGorden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 77.7).
- •VanGorden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 80%).
- •VanGorden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •VanGorden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 29.7%).
- •VanGorden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 26.6).
- •Lakota Plains Junior School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 670.
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 Lakota Plains Junior School better than VanGorden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), VanGorden Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 77.7 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 Lakota Plains Junior School and VanGorden Elementary School?
About 576 m in a straight line, between Liberty Township and Liberty Township in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakota Plains Junior School: 745. VanGorden Elementary School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakota Plains Junior School and VanGorden Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Lakota Plains Junior School is 193rd of 646 and VanGorden Elementary School is 323rd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).