Oakwood Middle School vs Ransom H Barr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
858 students
Ransom H Barr Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
362 students
| Measure | Oakwood Middle School Canton, Ohio | Ransom H Barr Elementary School Canton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #331 of 646 | #688 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #3240 of 15,369 | #10028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 858 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 92% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ransom H Barr Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 70.5).
- •Ransom H Barr Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Ransom H Barr Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Oakwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 60.2%).
- •Ransom H Barr Elementary School does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.2).
- •Oakwood Middle School is the larger school with 858 students compared with 362.
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 Oakwood Middle School better than Ransom H Barr Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ransom H Barr Elementary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 70.5 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 Oakwood Middle School and Ransom H Barr Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakwood Middle School: 858. Ransom H Barr Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakwood Middle School and Ransom H Barr Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Oakwood Middle School is 331st of 646 and Ransom H Barr Elementary School is 688th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).