Dalton Middle School vs Southeast Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 74 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
Southeast Elementary School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 5–6
276 students
| Measure | Dalton Middle School Dalton, Ohio | Southeast Elementary School Salem, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #420 of 646 | #266 of 646 |
| National rank | #4413 of 15,369 | #2571 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 277 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 74% |
| city | Dalton | Salem |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southeast Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 64.8).
- •Dalton Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Dalton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Southeast Elementary School does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.3).
- •Dalton Middle School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 276.
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 Southeast Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southeast Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 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 Southeast Elementary School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Salem in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton Middle School: 277. Southeast Elementary School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton Middle School and Southeast Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Dalton Middle School is 420th of 646 and Southeast Elementary School is 266th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).