David Smith Elementary School vs John C Dempsey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Smith Elementary School
Delaware · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
John C Dempsey Middle School
Delaware · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,278 students
| Measure | David Smith Elementary School Delaware, Ohio | John C Dempsey Middle School Delaware, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #434 of 1,713 | #286 of 646 |
| National rank | #6414 of 50,301 | #2752 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 376 | 1,278 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 1,278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 71% |
| city | Delaware | Delaware |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 72.9).
- •David Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •David Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •John C Dempsey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 39.4%).
- •John C Dempsey Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.8).
- •John C Dempsey Middle School is the larger school with 1,278 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is David Smith Elementary School better than John C Dempsey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), David Smith Elementary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 72.9 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 David Smith Elementary School and John C Dempsey Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Delaware and Delaware in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Smith Elementary School: 376. John C Dempsey Middle School: 1,278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Smith Elementary School and John C Dempsey Middle School rank in Ohio?
David Smith Elementary School is 434th of 1,713 and John C Dempsey Middle School is 286th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).