Melrose Elementary School vs Smithville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Elementary School
Wooster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
251 students
Smithville High School
Smithville · Public high · Grades 9–12
295 students
| Measure | Melrose Elementary School Wooster, Ohio | Smithville High School Smithville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,713 | #379 of 802 |
| National rank | #9519 of 50,301 | #5687 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 251 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| city | Wooster | Smithville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 60.5).
- •Melrose Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Smithville High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Smithville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 53%).
- •Smithville High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.9).
- •Smithville High School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 251.
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 Melrose Elementary School better than Smithville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Elementary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 60.5 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 Melrose Elementary School and Smithville High School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Wooster and Smithville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Elementary School: 251. Smithville High School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Elementary School and Smithville High School rank in Ohio?
Melrose Elementary School is 654th of 1,713 and Smithville High School is 379th of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).