Joseph Welty Middle School vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Welty Middle School
New Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
668 students
South Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
422 students
| Measure | Joseph Welty Middle School New Philadelphia, Ohio | South Elementary School Dover, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #339 of 646 | #816 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #3363 of 15,369 | #12461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 668 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| city | New Philadelphia | Dover |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Welty Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 68.4).
- •South Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Joseph Welty Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.1).
- •Joseph Welty Middle School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 422.
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 Joseph Welty Middle School better than South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Welty Middle School ranks higher (69.9 vs 68.4 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 Joseph Welty Middle School and South Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between New Philadelphia and Dover in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Welty Middle School: 668. South Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Welty Middle School and South Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Joseph Welty Middle School is 339th of 646 and South Elementary School is 816th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).