Perry High School vs Watson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry High School
Massillon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,456 students
Watson Elementary School
Massillon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
515 students
| Measure | Perry High School Massillon, Ohio | Watson Elementary School Massillon, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #420 of 802 | #442 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #6311 of 16,910 | #6504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,456 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 82% |
| city | Massillon | Massillon |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 58.0).
- •Watson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 46%).
- •Watson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Perry High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 49.3%).
- •Watson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.7).
- •Perry High School is the larger school with 1,456 students compared with 515.
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 Perry High School better than Watson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Watson Elementary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 58.0 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 Perry High School and Watson Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Massillon and Massillon in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry High School: 1,456. Watson Elementary School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry High School and Watson Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Perry High School is 420th of 802 and Watson Elementary School is 442nd of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).