Buckeye Valley Local Middle School vs David Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
Delaware · Public middle · Grades 5–8
612 students
David Smith Elementary School
Delaware · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
| Measure | Buckeye Valley Local Middle School Delaware, Ohio | David Smith Elementary School Delaware, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #207 of 646 | #434 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2007 of 15,369 | #6414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 612 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 79% |
| city | Delaware | Delaware |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.9 vs 77.5).
- •David Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •David Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Buckeye Valley Local Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 39.4%).
- •Buckeye Valley Local Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.8).
- •Buckeye Valley Local Middle School is the larger school with 612 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 Middle 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 Middle School and David Smith Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Delaware and Delaware in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School: 612. David Smith Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckeye Valley Local Middle School and David Smith Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School is 207th of 646 and David Smith Elementary School is 434th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).