Dayton Intermediate School vs Virginia City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nevada, United States, 10.0 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
Virginia City Middle School
Virginia City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
106 students
| Measure | Dayton Intermediate School Dayton, Nevada | Virginia City Middle School Virginia City, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 106 | #7 of 106 |
| National rank | #13955 of 15,369 | #5627 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 356 | 106 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Dayton | Virginia City |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 18.9).
- •Virginia City Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Virginia City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Virginia City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 100%).
- •Virginia City Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 22.3).
- •Dayton Intermediate School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 106.
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 Virginia City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia City Middle School ranks higher (59.4 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 Virginia City Middle School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Virginia City in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Intermediate School: 356. Virginia City Middle School: 106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Intermediate School and Virginia City Middle School rank in Nevada?
Dayton Intermediate School is 63rd of 106 and Virginia City Middle School is 7th of 106 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).