South High School vs Willoughby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 300 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South High School
Willoughby · Public high · Grades 9–12
995 students
Willoughby Middle School
Willoughby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | South High School Willoughby, Ohio | Willoughby Middle School Willoughby, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #308 of 802 | #329 of 646 |
| National rank | #4713 of 16,910 | #3204 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 995 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 58% |
| city | Willoughby | Willoughby |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willoughby Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 64.3).
- •Willoughby Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •South High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 52.5%).
- •Willoughby Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.1).
- •South High School is the larger school with 995 students compared with 509.
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 South High School better than Willoughby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Willoughby Middle School ranks higher (70.7 vs 64.3 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 South High School and Willoughby Middle School?
About 300 m in a straight line, between Willoughby and Willoughby in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South High School: 995. Willoughby Middle School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South High School and Willoughby Middle School rank in Ohio?
South High School is 308th of 802 and Willoughby Middle School is 329th of 646 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).