Mad River Middle School vs Pathway School of Discovery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mad River Middle School
Dayton · Public middle · Grades 5–9
562 students
Pathway School of Discovery
Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
843 students
| Measure | Mad River Middle School Dayton, Ohio | Pathway School of Discovery Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 646 | #1335 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #5973 of 15,369 | #31753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–9 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 562 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 39% |
| city | Dayton | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mad River Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 40.3).
- •Mad River Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Mad River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Mad River Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.2).
- •Pathway School of Discovery is the larger school with 843 students compared with 562.
- •Mad River Middle School is a public school while Pathway School of Discovery is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mad River Middle School better than Pathway School of Discovery?
On the Success Index (US), Mad River Middle School ranks higher (57.7 vs 40.3 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 Mad River Middle School and Pathway School of Discovery?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mad River Middle School: 562. Pathway School of Discovery: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mad River Middle School and Pathway School of Discovery rank in Ohio?
Mad River Middle School is 510th of 646 and Pathway School of Discovery is 1335th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).