Dorchester Elementary School vs Milford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorchester Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
141 students
Milford Elementary School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
430 students
| Measure | Dorchester Elementary School Dorchester, Nebraska | Milford Elementary School Milford, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #367 of 511 | #41 of 511 |
| National rank | #25800 of 50,301 | #3437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 141 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 80% |
| city | Dorchester | Milford |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milford Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 49.0).
- •Milford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 34.5%).
- •Milford Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 44.5%).
- •Milford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 36.9%).
- •Dorchester Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.3).
- •Milford Elementary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 141.
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 Dorchester Elementary School better than Milford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Milford Elementary School ranks higher (82.9 vs 49.0 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 Dorchester Elementary School and Milford Elementary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Milford in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorchester Elementary School: 141. Milford Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorchester Elementary School and Milford Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Dorchester Elementary School is 367th of 511 and Milford Elementary School is 41st of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).