Harman Elementary School vs Southdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.6 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
Southdale Elementary School
Kettering · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Harman Elementary School Dayton, Ohio | Southdale Elementary School Kettering, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 1,713 | #558 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #936 of 50,301 | #8105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 403 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.7% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 81% |
| city | Dayton | Kettering |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 74.8).
- •Harman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 81%).
- •Harman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 79%).
- •Harman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.7% vs 44.3%).
- •Harman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.4).
- •Southdale Elementary School is the larger school with 530 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 Southdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harman Elementary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 74.8 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 Harman Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Kettering in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harman Elementary School: 403. Southdale Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harman Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Harman Elementary School is 17th of 1,713 and Southdale Elementary School is 558th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).