Buckeye Valley Local High School vs David Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckeye Valley Local High School
Delaware · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
David Smith Elementary School
Delaware · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
| Measure | Buckeye Valley Local High School Delaware, Ohio | David Smith Elementary School Delaware, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #85 of 802 | #434 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1517 of 16,910 | #6414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 597 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| city | Delaware | Delaware |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.4 vs 77.5).
- •David Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •David Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Buckeye Valley Local High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 39.4%).
- •Buckeye Valley Local High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.8).
- •Buckeye Valley Local High School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 376.
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 Buckeye Valley Local High School better than David Smith Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buckeye Valley Local High School and David Smith Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Delaware and Delaware in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckeye Valley Local High School: 597. David Smith Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckeye Valley Local High School and David Smith Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Buckeye Valley Local High School is 85th of 802 and David Smith Elementary School is 434th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).