Dana L Lyon Middle School vs Emerson J Dillon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dana L Lyon Middle School
Bath · Public middle · Grades 4–8
509 students
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 5–8
509 students
| Measure | Dana L Lyon Middle School Bath, New York | Emerson J Dillon Middle School Phoenix, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #512 of 785 | #340 of 785 |
| National rank | #9740 of 15,369 | #6285 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 509 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| city | Bath | Phoenix |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 40.3).
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 60.3%).
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.4).
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 Dana L Lyon Middle School better than Emerson J Dillon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson J Dillon Middle School ranks higher (56.2 vs 40.3 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 Dana L Lyon Middle School and Emerson J Dillon Middle School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Bath and Phoenix in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana L Lyon Middle School: 509. Emerson J Dillon Middle School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana L Lyon Middle School and Emerson J Dillon Middle School rank in New York?
Dana L Lyon Middle School is 512th of 785 and Emerson J Dillon Middle School is 340th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).