Lima Senior High School vs Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lima Senior High School
Lima · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,004 students
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Lima · Public elementary · Grades K–8
172 students
| Measure | Lima Senior High School Lima, Ohio | Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 Lima, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #668 of 802 | #114 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #14036 of 16,910 | #2407 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,004 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 1,004 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 82% |
| city | Lima | Lima |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 26.7).
- •Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 does better on math proficiency (82% vs 17%).
- •Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.0).
- •Lima Senior High School is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 172.
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 Lima Senior High School better than Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 ranks higher (85.1 vs 26.7 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 Lima Senior High School and Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lima and Lima in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lima Senior High School: 1,004. Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lima Senior High School and Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 rank in Ohio?
Lima Senior High School is 668th of 802 and Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is 114th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).