Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School vs Waterloo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School
Rootstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
282 students
Waterloo High School
Atwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
203 students
| Measure | Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School Rootstown, Ohio | Waterloo High School Atwater, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #411 of 802 | #195 of 802 |
| National rank | #6142 of 16,910 | #3284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 282 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Rootstown | Atwater |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterloo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 58.7).
- •Waterloo High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Waterloo High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 47.8%).
- •Waterloo High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.1).
- •Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 203.
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 Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School better than Waterloo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waterloo High School ranks higher (70.1 vs 58.7 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 Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School and Waterloo High School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Rootstown and Atwater in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School: 282. Waterloo High School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School and Waterloo High School rank in Ohio?
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School is 411th of 802 and Waterloo High School is 195th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).