Margaretta High School vs Townsend Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 79 m 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
Townsend Community School
Castalia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
494 students
| Measure | Margaretta High School Castalia, Ohio | Townsend Community School Castalia, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 802 | #793 of 802 |
| National rank | #5980 of 16,910 | #16874 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 536 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 30.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 2.5% |
| city | Castalia | Castalia |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaretta High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 2.7).
- •Margaretta High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 2.5%).
- •Margaretta High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 17%).
- •Margaretta High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 30.9).
- •Margaretta High School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 494.
- •Margaretta High 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 High School better than Townsend Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Margaretta High School ranks higher (59.3 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 High School and Townsend Community School?
About 79 m in a straight line, between Castalia and Castalia in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaretta High School: 536. Townsend Community School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaretta High School and Townsend Community School rank in Ohio?
Margaretta High School is 400th of 802 and Townsend Community School is 793rd of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).