Northwestern High School vs Northwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 232 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwestern High School
West Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
327 students
Northwestern Middle School
West Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
| Measure | Northwestern High School West Salem, Ohio | Northwestern Middle School West Salem, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #456 of 802 | #311 of 646 |
| National rank | #6914 of 16,910 | #3070 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 327 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 65% |
| city | West Salem | West Salem |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 55.5).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 52%).
- •Northwestern High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Northwestern High School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 284.
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 Northwestern High School better than Northwestern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Middle School ranks higher (71.3 vs 55.5 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 Northwestern High School and Northwestern Middle School?
About 232 m in a straight line, between West Salem and West Salem in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern High School: 327. Northwestern Middle School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern High School and Northwestern Middle School rank in Ohio?
Northwestern High School is 456th of 802 and Northwestern Middle School is 311th of 646 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).