Symmes Valley Elementary School vs Walnut Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Symmes Valley Elementary School
Willow Wood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
546 students
Walnut Creek Elementary
Galena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
| Measure | Symmes Valley Elementary School Willow Wood, Ohio | Walnut Creek Elementary Galena, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #718 of 1,713 | #45 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #10693 of 50,301 | #1415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 546 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 93% |
| city | Willow Wood | Galena |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 70.9).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 68%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 59%).
- •Symmes Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.6).
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 Symmes Valley Elementary School better than Walnut Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Creek Elementary ranks higher (87.7 vs 70.9 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 Symmes Valley Elementary School and Walnut Creek Elementary?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Willow Wood and Galena in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Symmes Valley Elementary School: 546. Walnut Creek Elementary: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Symmes Valley Elementary School and Walnut Creek Elementary rank in Ohio?
Symmes Valley Elementary School is 718th of 1,713 and Walnut Creek Elementary is 45th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).