Northwest High School vs Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 9.4 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 Middle School
Lucasville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
302 students
| Measure | Northwest High School Mc Dermott, Ohio | Valley Middle School Lucasville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 802 | #478 of 646 |
| National rank | #9113 of 16,910 | #5302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 313 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 60% |
| city | Mc Dermott | Lucasville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 47.3).
- •Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Northwest High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.9).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 302.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Middle School ranks higher (60.9 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 Middle School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Mc Dermott and Lucasville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High School: 313. Valley Middle School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High School and Valley Middle School rank in Ohio?
Northwest High School is 560th of 802 and Valley Middle School is 478th of 646 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).