Orchard Middle School vs Solon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Middle School
Solon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
730 students
Solon Academy
Solon · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
76 students
| Measure | Orchard Middle School Solon, Ohio | Solon Academy Solon, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 646 | #1352 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #615 of 15,369 | #32586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 730 | 76 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 76 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | – |
| Math proficiency | 98% | – |
| city | Solon | Solon |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 39.1).
- •Orchard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 71.1%).
- •Orchard Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.0).
- •Orchard Middle School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 76.
- •Orchard Middle School is a public school while Solon Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Orchard Middle School better than Solon Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Middle School ranks higher (86.3 vs 39.1 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 Orchard Middle School and Solon Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Solon and Solon in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Middle School: 730. Solon Academy: 76. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Middle School and Solon Academy rank in Ohio?
Orchard Middle School is 48th of 646 and Solon Academy is 1352nd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).