Dalton McMichael High vs Huntsville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalton McMichael High
Mayodan · Public high · Grades 9–12
681 students
Huntsville Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Dalton McMichael High Mayodan, North Carolina | Huntsville Elementary Madison, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 528 | #1040 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13184 of 16,910 | #43152 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| city | Mayodan | Madison |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dalton McMichael High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 22.7).
- •Dalton McMichael High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Dalton McMichael High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Huntsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Huntsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 21.3).
- •Dalton McMichael High is the larger school with 681 students compared with 389.
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 Dalton McMichael High better than Huntsville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dalton McMichael High ranks higher (30.7 vs 22.7 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 Dalton McMichael High and Huntsville Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Mayodan and Madison in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton McMichael High: 681. Huntsville Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton McMichael High and Huntsville Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Dalton McMichael High is 370th of 528 and Huntsville Elementary is 1040th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).