Margaretta Elementary School vs Townsend Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.4 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
Townsend Community School
Castalia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
494 students
| Measure | Margaretta Elementary School Castalia, Ohio | Townsend Community School Castalia, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 3 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 1,713 | #793 of 802 |
| National rank | #6652 of 50,301 | #16874 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 536 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 30.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 2.5% |
| city | Castalia | Castalia |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaretta Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 2.7).
- •Margaretta Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 2.5%).
- •Margaretta Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 17%).
- •Margaretta Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 30.9).
- •Margaretta Elementary School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 494.
- •Margaretta Elementary School is a public school while Townsend Community School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Townsend Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Margaretta Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 2.7 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 Margaretta Elementary School and Townsend Community School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Castalia and Castalia in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaretta Elementary School: 536. Townsend Community School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaretta Elementary School and Townsend Community School rank in Ohio?
Margaretta Elementary School is 453rd of 1,713 and Townsend Community School is 793rd of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).