Dayton High School vs Wascher Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton High School
Dayton ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
310 students
Wascher Elementary School
Lafayette ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
371 students
| Measure | Dayton High School Dayton, Oregon | Wascher Elementary School Lafayette, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 215 | #186 of 678 |
| National rank | #12785 of 16,910 | #23652 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 310 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 161.3% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| city | Dayton | Lafayette |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขWascher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 32.4).
- โขWascher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- โขDayton High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- โขWascher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 161.3%).
- โขDayton High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.9).
- โขWascher Elementary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 310.
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 Dayton High School better than Wascher Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wascher Elementary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 32.4 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 Dayton High School and Wascher Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Lafayette in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton High School: 310. Wascher Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton High School and Wascher Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Dayton High School is 150th of 215 and Wascher Elementary School is 186th of 678 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).