Dryden Elementary School vs Orchard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dryden Elementary School
Dryden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
224 students
Orchard Primary School
Almont · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
428 students
| Measure | Dryden Elementary School Dryden, Michigan | Orchard Primary School Almont, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #915 of 1,581 | #249 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #31579 of 50,301 | #10530 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 224 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| city | Dryden | Almont |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 40.5).
- •Orchard Primary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Orchard Primary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Orchard Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 53.1%).
- •Dryden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.8).
- •Orchard Primary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 224.
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 Dryden Elementary School better than Orchard Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 40.5 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 Dryden Elementary School and Orchard Primary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Dryden and Almont in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dryden Elementary School: 224. Orchard Primary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dryden Elementary School and Orchard Primary School rank in Michigan?
Dryden Elementary School is 915th of 1,581 and Orchard Primary School is 249th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).