Margaretta Elementary School vs Perkins High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaretta Elementary School
Castalia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
Perkins High School
Sandusky · Public high · Grades 9–12
539 students
| Measure | Margaretta Elementary School Castalia, Ohio | Perkins High School Sandusky, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #453 of 1,713 | #191 of 802 |
| National rank | #6652 of 50,301 | #3169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 536 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 57% |
| city | Castalia | Sandusky |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaretta Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 70.6).
- •Margaretta Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 57%).
- •Perkins High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Perkins High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 42.7%).
- •Margaretta Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.0).
- •Perkins High School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 536.
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 Margaretta Elementary School better than Perkins High School?
On the Success Index (US), Margaretta Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 70.6 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 Margaretta Elementary School and Perkins High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Castalia and Sandusky in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaretta Elementary School: 536. Perkins High School: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaretta Elementary School and Perkins High School rank in Ohio?
Margaretta Elementary School is 453rd of 1,713 and Perkins High School is 191st of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).