Gene Dillon Elementary School vs Horace May Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gene Dillon Elementary School
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
667 students
Horace May Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
300 students
| Measure | Gene Dillon Elementary School Bemidji, Minnesota | Horace May Elementary Bemidji, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #675 of 923 | #397 of 923 |
| National rank | #22354 of 50,301 | #10446 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 667 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | Bemidji | Bemidji |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace May Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 54.0).
- •Horace May Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Horace May Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Horace May Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 43.8%).
- •Horace May Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.8).
- •Gene Dillon Elementary School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 300.
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 Gene Dillon Elementary School better than Horace May Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horace May Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 54.0 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 Gene Dillon Elementary School and Horace May Elementary?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Bemidji and Bemidji in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gene Dillon Elementary School: 667. Horace May Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gene Dillon Elementary School and Horace May Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Gene Dillon Elementary School is 675th of 923 and Horace May Elementary is 397th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).