Dayton Center vs Southeast Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Center
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
200 students
Southeast Valley Middle School
Burnside · Public middle · Grades 5–8
314 students
| Measure | Dayton Center Dayton, Iowa | Southeast Valley Middle School Burnside, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #173 of 654 | #148 of 239 |
| National rank | #3828 of 50,301 | #2551 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 200 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| city | Dayton | Burnside |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 74.0).
- •Dayton Center does better on math proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Dayton Center does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Southeast Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 51%).
- •Dayton Center does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Southeast Valley Middle School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 200.
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 Dayton Center better than Southeast Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Center ranks higher (82.1 vs 74.0 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 Dayton Center and Southeast Valley Middle School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Burnside in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Center: 200. Southeast Valley Middle School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Center and Southeast Valley Middle School rank in Iowa?
Dayton Center is 173rd of 654 and Southeast Valley Middle School is 148th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).