Dayton Elementary School vs Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
Virginia City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
118 students
| Measure | Dayton Elementary School Dayton, Nevada | Hugh Gallagher Elementary School Virginia City, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 408 | #72 of 408 |
| National rank | #41447 of 50,301 | #22293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Dayton | Virginia City |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hugh Gallagher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 25.4).
- •Hugh Gallagher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Dayton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Hugh Gallagher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 100%).
- •Dayton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.9).
- •Dayton Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 118.
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 Dayton Elementary School better than Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hugh Gallagher Elementary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 25.4 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 Dayton Elementary School and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Virginia City in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Elementary School: 451. Hugh Gallagher Elementary School: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Elementary School and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School rank in Nevada?
Dayton Elementary School is 262nd of 408 and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is 72nd of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).