Dickson MS vs Dickson Upper ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 63 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickson MS
Ardmore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
Dickson Upper ES
Ardmore · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
277 students
| Measure | Dickson MS Ardmore, Oklahoma | Dickson Upper ES Ardmore, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 338 | #420 of 899 |
| National rank | #13788 of 15,369 | #35844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 282 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 36% |
| city | Ardmore | Ardmore |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickson Upper ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 19.9).
- •Dickson Upper ES does better on math proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Dickson Upper ES does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Dickson MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 59.2%).
- •Dickson Upper ES does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.7).
- •Dickson MS is the larger school with 282 students compared with 277.
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 Dickson MS better than Dickson Upper ES?
On the Success Index (US), Dickson Upper ES ranks higher (34.1 vs 19.9 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 Dickson MS and Dickson Upper ES?
About 63 m in a straight line, between Ardmore and Ardmore in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickson MS: 282. Dickson Upper ES: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickson MS and Dickson Upper ES rank in Oklahoma?
Dickson MS is 270th of 338 and Dickson Upper ES is 420th of 899 among middle schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).