Northwestern High School vs Yellow Springs/McKinney High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 195 km 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
Yellow Springs/McKinney High School
Yellow Springs · Public high · Grades 7–12
327 students
| Measure | Northwestern High School West Salem, Ohio | Yellow Springs/McKinney High School Yellow Springs, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 802 | #309 of 802 |
| National rank | #6914 of 16,910 | #4718 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 327 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | West Salem | Yellow Springs |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yellow Springs/McKinney High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 55.5).
- •Yellow Springs/McKinney High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Yellow Springs/McKinney High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Yellow Springs/McKinney High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 52%).
- •Northwestern High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.2).
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 Yellow Springs/McKinney High School?
On the Success Index (US), Yellow Springs/McKinney High School ranks higher (64.3 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 Yellow Springs/McKinney High School?
About 195 km in a straight line, between West Salem and Yellow Springs in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern High School: 327. Yellow Springs/McKinney High School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern High School and Yellow Springs/McKinney High School rank in Ohio?
Northwestern High School is 456th of 802 and Yellow Springs/McKinney High School is 309th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).