Dayton Jr High School vs Gervais Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Jr High School
Dayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
204 students
Gervais Middle School
Gervais · Public middle · Grades 6–8
198 students
| Measure | Dayton Jr High School Dayton, Oregon | Gervais Middle School Gervais, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 208 | #116 of 208 |
| National rank | #13140 of 15,369 | #10274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 204 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 204 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 110.8% | 102% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| city | Dayton | Gervais |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gervais Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 23.4).
- •Gervais Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Gervais Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Gervais Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102% vs 110.8%).
- •Gervais Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.4).
- •Dayton Jr High School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 198.
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 Jr High School better than Gervais Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gervais Middle School ranks higher (38.0 vs 23.4 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 Jr High School and Gervais Middle School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Gervais in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Jr High School: 204. Gervais Middle School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Jr High School and Gervais Middle School rank in Oregon?
Dayton Jr High School is 181st of 208 and Gervais Middle School is 116th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).