Central Elementary School vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
New Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 5–5
195 students
South Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
422 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School New Philadelphia, Ohio | South Elementary School Dover, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #374 of 646 | #816 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #3727 of 15,369 | #12461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 195 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | New Philadelphia | Dover |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.2 vs 68.4).
- •South Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •South Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •South Elementary School does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.7).
- •South Elementary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 195.
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 Central Elementary School better than South 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 Central Elementary School and South Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between New Philadelphia and Dover in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 195. South Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and South Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Central Elementary School is 374th of 646 and South Elementary School is 816th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).