Allen Dale Elementary School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen Dale Elementary School
Grants Pass · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
South Middle School
Grants Pass · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
| Measure | Allen Dale Elementary School Grants Pass, Oregon | South Middle School Grants Pass, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 678 | #134 of 208 |
| National rank | #26134 of 50,301 | #11064 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 397 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Grants Pass | Grants Pass |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Allen Dale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 34.1).
- •Allen Dale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Allen Dale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 74.3%).
- •Allen Dale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.3).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 397.
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 Allen Dale Elementary School better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Allen Dale Elementary School ranks higher (48.5 vs 34.1 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 Allen Dale Elementary School and South Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Grants Pass and Grants Pass in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen Dale Elementary School: 397. South Middle School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen Dale Elementary School and South Middle School rank in Oregon?
Allen Dale Elementary School is 235th of 678 and South Middle School is 134th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).