Buckeye Valley Local High School vs John C Dempsey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 4.2 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
John C Dempsey Middle School
Delaware · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,278 students
| Measure | Buckeye Valley Local High School Delaware, Ohio | John C Dempsey Middle School Delaware, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #85 of 802 | #286 of 646 |
| National rank | #1517 of 16,910 | #2752 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 597 | 1,278 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 1,278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| city | Delaware | Delaware |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckeye Valley Local High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 72.9).
- •John C Dempsey Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Buckeye Valley Local High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Buckeye Valley Local High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 37.5%).
- •Buckeye Valley Local High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.0).
- •John C Dempsey Middle School is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 597.
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 John C Dempsey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buckeye Valley Local High School ranks higher (78.4 vs 72.9 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 Buckeye Valley Local High School and John C Dempsey Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Delaware and Delaware in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckeye Valley Local High School: 597. John C Dempsey Middle School: 1,278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckeye Valley Local High School and John C Dempsey Middle School rank in Ohio?
Buckeye Valley Local High School is 85th of 802 and John C Dempsey Middle School is 286th of 646 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).