Butler High School vs Smith Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler High School
Vandalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
856 students
Smith Intermediate School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
642 students
| Measure | Butler High School Vandalia, Ohio | Smith Intermediate School Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #332 of 802 | #717 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #5002 of 16,910 | #10690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 856 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 78% |
| city | Vandalia | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 63.1).
- •Smith Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 42%).
- •Butler High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Butler High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 45.2%).
- •Smith Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.2).
- •Butler High School is the larger school with 856 students compared with 642.
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 Butler High School better than Smith Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Intermediate School ranks higher (70.9 vs 63.1 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 Butler High School and Smith Intermediate School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Vandalia and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler High School: 856. Smith Intermediate School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler High School and Smith Intermediate School rank in Ohio?
Butler High School is 332nd of 802 and Smith Intermediate School is 717th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).