John C Dempsey Middle School vs Laura Woodward Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John C Dempsey Middle School
Delaware · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,278 students
Laura Woodward Elementary School
Delaware · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
| Measure | John C Dempsey Middle School Delaware, Ohio | Laura Woodward Elementary School Delaware, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 646 | #1103 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2752 of 15,369 | #20683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,278 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| city | Delaware | Delaware |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John C Dempsey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 56.4).
- •John C Dempsey Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •John C Dempsey Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •John C Dempsey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 50.7%).
- •John C Dempsey Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.0).
- •John C Dempsey Middle School is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 621.
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 John C Dempsey Middle School better than Laura Woodward Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John C Dempsey Middle School ranks higher (72.9 vs 56.4 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 John C Dempsey Middle School and Laura Woodward Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Delaware and Delaware in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John C Dempsey Middle School: 1,278. Laura Woodward Elementary School: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John C Dempsey Middle School and Laura Woodward Elementary School rank in Ohio?
John C Dempsey Middle School is 286th of 646 and Laura Woodward Elementary School is 1103rd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).