Dalton Middle School vs Orrville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalton Middle School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
277 students
Orrville Elementary School
Orrville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
514 students
| Measure | Dalton Middle School Dalton, Ohio | Orrville Elementary School Orrville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #420 of 646 | #784 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #4413 of 15,369 | #11887 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 277 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 76% |
| city | Dalton | Orrville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orrville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 64.8).
- •Dalton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 59%).
- •Orrville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 76.5%).
- •Orrville Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.3).
- •Orrville Elementary School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 277.
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 Dalton Middle School better than Orrville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orrville Elementary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 64.8 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 Dalton Middle School and Orrville Elementary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Orrville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton Middle School: 277. Orrville Elementary School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton Middle School and Orrville Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Dalton Middle School is 420th of 646 and Orrville Elementary School is 784th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).