South High School vs Willowick Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.5 km 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
Willowick Middle School
Willowick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
404 students
| Measure | South High School Willoughby, Ohio | Willowick Middle School Willowick, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 802 | #448 of 646 |
| National rank | #4713 of 16,910 | #4854 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 995 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| city | Willoughby | Willowick |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 62.9).
- •Willowick Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •South High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 61%).
- •South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 63.4%).
- •Willowick Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.1).
- •South High School is the larger school with 995 students compared with 404.
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 Willowick Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South High School ranks higher (64.3 vs 62.9 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 Willowick Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Willoughby and Willowick in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South High School: 995. Willowick Middle School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South High School and Willowick Middle School rank in Ohio?
South High School is 308th of 802 and Willowick Middle School is 448th of 646 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).