Dorton Elementary School vs Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorton Elementary School
Dorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
263 students
Valley Elementary School
Pikeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
844 students
| Measure | Dorton Elementary School Dorton, Kentucky | Valley Elementary School Pikeville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #147 of 707 | #95 of 707 |
| National rank | #14780 of 50,301 | #12395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 263 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 78% |
| city | Dorton | Pikeville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 65.0).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 71.1%).
- •Dorton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.0).
- •Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 263.
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 Dorton Elementary School better than Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Elementary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 65.0 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 Dorton Elementary School and Valley Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Dorton and Pikeville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorton Elementary School: 263. Valley Elementary School: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorton Elementary School and Valley Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Dorton Elementary School is 147th of 707 and Valley Elementary School is 95th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).