Dedham Middle School vs Oakdale
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dedham Middle School
Dedham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students
Oakdale
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
262 students
| Measure | Dedham Middle School Dedham, Massachusetts | Oakdale Dedham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 300 | #278 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3037 of 15,369 | #7915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 555 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| city | Dedham | Dedham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakdale scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 71.4).
- •Oakdale does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Oakdale does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Dedham Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.9).
- •Dedham Middle School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 262.
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 Dedham Middle School better than Oakdale?
On the Success Index (US), Oakdale ranks higher (75.1 vs 71.4 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 Dedham Middle School and Oakdale?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dedham and Dedham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dedham Middle School: 555. Oakdale: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dedham Middle School and Oakdale rank in Massachusetts?
Dedham Middle School is 115th of 300 and Oakdale is 278th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).