Oakwood Junior High School vs Southdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Junior High School
Dayton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
319 students
Southdale Elementary School
Kettering · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Oakwood Junior High School Dayton, Ohio | Southdale Elementary School Kettering, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 646 | #558 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #37 of 15,369 | #8105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 319 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 81% |
| city | Dayton | Kettering |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.5 vs 74.8).
- •Oakwood Junior High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 81%).
- •Oakwood Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 79%).
- •Oakwood Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 20.4).
- •Southdale Elementary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 319.
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 Oakwood Junior High School better than Southdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakwood Junior High School ranks higher (95.5 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 Oakwood Junior High School and Southdale Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Kettering in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakwood Junior High School: 319. Southdale Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakwood Junior High School and Southdale Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Oakwood Junior High School is 2nd of 646 and Southdale Elementary School is 558th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).