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Hugh Gallagher Elementary School vs Sutro Elementary School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureHugh Gallagher Elementary School
Virginia City, Nevada
Sutro Elementary School
Dayton, Nevada
Success Index (US)
54
Top 50%
25
Lower 50%
State rank#72 of 408#263 of 408
National rank#22293 of 50,301#41489 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades PK–5Grades PK–6
Students118426
Enrollment118426
Free/reduced-price lunch22.9%100%
Students per teacher16.917.8
Reading proficiency42%44%
Math proficiency47%36%
cityVirginia CityDayton
stateNevadaNevada
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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 36%).
  • •Sutro Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
  • •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 17.8).
  • •Sutro Elementary School is the larger school with 426 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 Hugh Gallagher Elementary School better than Sutro 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 Hugh Gallagher Elementary School and Sutro Elementary School?

About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Virginia City and Dayton in Nevada.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Hugh Gallagher Elementary School: 118. Sutro Elementary School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Hugh Gallagher Elementary School and Sutro Elementary School rank in Nevada?

Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is 72nd of 408 and Sutro Elementary School is 263rd of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).