Northwest Middle School vs Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Middle School
Mc Dermott · Public middle · Grades 6–8
247 students
Valley Middle School
Lucasville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
302 students
| Measure | Northwest Middle School Mc Dermott, Ohio | Valley Middle School Lucasville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 646 | #478 of 646 |
| National rank | #4628 of 15,369 | #5302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 247 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| city | Mc Dermott | Lucasville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 60.9).
- •Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.9).
- •Valley Middle School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 247.
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 Middle School better than Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Middle School ranks higher (63.9 vs 60.9 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 Middle School and Valley Middle School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Mc Dermott and Lucasville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Middle School: 247. Valley Middle School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Middle School and Valley Middle School rank in Ohio?
Northwest Middle School is 433rd of 646 and Valley Middle School is 478th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).