Dayton Intermediate School vs Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Intermediate School
Dayton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
356 students
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
Virginia City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
118 students
| Measure | Dayton Intermediate School Dayton, Nevada | Hugh Gallagher Elementary School Virginia City, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 106 | #72 of 408 |
| National rank | #13955 of 15,369 | #22293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 356 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 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 18.9).
- •Hugh Gallagher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Hugh Gallagher Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Hugh Gallagher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 100%).
- •Hugh Gallagher Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 22.3).
- •Dayton Intermediate School is the larger school with 356 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 Intermediate School better than Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hugh Gallagher Elementary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 18.9 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 Intermediate School and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Virginia City in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Intermediate School: 356. Hugh Gallagher Elementary School: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Intermediate School and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School rank in Nevada?
Dayton Intermediate School is 63rd of 106 and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is 72nd of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).