Margaretta High School vs Perkins High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaretta High School
Castalia · Public high · Grades 6–12
536 students
Perkins High School
Sandusky · Public high · Grades 9–12
539 students
| Measure | Margaretta High School Castalia, Ohio | Perkins High School Sandusky, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #400 of 802 | #191 of 802 |
| National rank | #5980 of 16,910 | #3169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 536 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Castalia | Sandusky |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perkins High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 59.3).
- •Perkins High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Perkins High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Perkins High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 39.6%).
- •Margaretta High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 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 High School better than Perkins High School?
On the Success Index (US), Perkins High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 59.3 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 High School and Perkins High School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Castalia and Sandusky in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaretta High School: 536. Perkins High School: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaretta High School and Perkins High School rank in Ohio?
Margaretta High School is 400th of 802 and Perkins High School is 191st of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).