Langston Middle School vs Mechanicsburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 177 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langston Middle School
Oberlin · Public middle · Grades 6–9
184 students
Mechanicsburg Middle School
Mechanicsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students
| Measure | Langston Middle School Oberlin, Ohio | Mechanicsburg Middle School Mechanicsburg, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #382 of 646 | #149 of 646 |
| National rank | #3788 of 15,369 | #1517 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 184 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 82% |
| city | Oberlin | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicsburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 68.0).
- •Mechanicsburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 55%).
- •Mechanicsburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Langston Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 18.0).
- •Langston Middle School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 180.
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 Langston Middle School better than Mechanicsburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicsburg Middle School ranks higher (79.8 vs 68.0 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 Langston Middle School and Mechanicsburg Middle School?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Oberlin and Mechanicsburg in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Langston Middle School: 184. Mechanicsburg Middle School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Langston Middle School and Mechanicsburg Middle School rank in Ohio?
Langston Middle School is 382nd of 646 and Mechanicsburg Middle School is 149th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).