Dunbar Early College High School vs Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Early College High School
Dayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students
Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School
Dayton · Public high · Grades 7–12
128 students
| Measure | Dunbar Early College High School Dayton, Ohio | Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #775 of 802 | #662 of 802 |
| National rank | #16692 of 16,910 | #13738 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 542 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Dayton | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 8.7).
- •Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.4).
- •Dunbar Early College High School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 128.
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 Dunbar Early College High School better than Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School ranks higher (28.1 vs 8.7 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 Dunbar Early College High School and Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Early College High School: 542. Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Early College High School and Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School rank in Ohio?
Dunbar Early College High School is 775th of 802 and Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School is 662nd of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).