Harman Elementary School vs Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harman Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
403 students
Smith Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
494 students
| Measure | Harman Elementary School Dayton, Ohio | Smith Elementary School Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 1,713 | #15 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #936 of 50,301 | #677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 403 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.7% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 92% |
| city | Dayton | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 89.3).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 91%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 88%).
- •Harman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.7% vs 11.1%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
- •Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 403.
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 Harman Elementary School better than Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Elementary School ranks higher (90.6 vs 89.3 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 Harman Elementary School and Smith Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harman Elementary School: 403. Smith Elementary School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harman Elementary School and Smith Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Harman Elementary School is 17th of 1,713 and Smith Elementary School is 15th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).