Dalton McMichael High vs John W Dillard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 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
John W Dillard Academy
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
| Measure | Dalton McMichael High Mayodan, North Carolina | John W Dillard Academy Madison, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 528 | #720 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13184 of 16,910 | #37218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Mayodan | Madison |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W Dillard Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 30.7).
- •John W Dillard Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Dalton McMichael High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •John W Dillard Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.6%).
- •John W Dillard Academy does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.3).
- •Dalton McMichael High is the larger school with 681 students compared with 256.
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 John W Dillard Academy?
On the Success Index (US), John W Dillard Academy ranks higher (32.0 vs 30.7 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 John W Dillard Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Mayodan and Madison in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton McMichael High: 681. John W Dillard Academy: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton McMichael High and John W Dillard Academy rank in North Carolina?
Dalton McMichael High is 370th of 528 and John W Dillard Academy is 720th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).