Dayton SMART Elementary School vs Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton SMART Elementary School
Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
94 students
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown
Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
188 students
| Measure | Dayton SMART Elementary School Dayton, Ohio | Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1441 of 1,713 | #1478 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #37337 of 50,301 | #39695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 94 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 94 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| city | Dayton | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton SMART Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 28.2).
- •Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Dayton SMART Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Dayton SMART Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.1).
- •Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown is the larger school with 188 students compared with 94.
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 Dayton SMART Elementary School better than Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton SMART Elementary School ranks higher (31.8 vs 28.2 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 Dayton SMART Elementary School and Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton SMART Elementary School: 94. Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton SMART Elementary School and Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown rank in Ohio?
Dayton SMART Elementary School is 1441st of 1,713 and Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown is 1478th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).