Northwest High School vs Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest High School
Mc Dermott · Public high · Grades 9–12
313 students
Valley High School
Lucasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
279 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Mc Dermott, Ohio | Valley High School Lucasville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 802 | #401 of 802 |
| National rank | #9113 of 16,910 | #5988 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 313 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Mc Dermott | Lucasville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 47.3).
- •Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Valley High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.9).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 279.
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 Northwest High School better than Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley High School ranks higher (59.3 vs 47.3 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 Northwest High School and Valley High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Mc Dermott and Lucasville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 313. Valley High School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Valley High School rank in Ohio?
Northwest High School is 560th of 802 and Valley High School is 401st of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).