Dry Hollow Elementary School vs Independence Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dry Hollow Elementary School
The Dalles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
Independence Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
| Measure | Dry Hollow Elementary School The Dalles, Oregon | Independence Elementary School Independence, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 678 | #678 of 678 |
| National rank | #38070 of 50,301 | #49931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 424 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 12% |
| city | The Dalles | Independence |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dry Hollow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 7.7).
- •Dry Hollow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 12%).
- •Dry Hollow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 21%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Dry Hollow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.4).
- •Independence Elementary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 424.
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 Dry Hollow Elementary School better than Independence Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dry Hollow Elementary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 7.7 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 Dry Hollow Elementary School and Independence Elementary School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between The Dalles and Independence in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dry Hollow Elementary School: 424. Independence Elementary School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dry Hollow Elementary School and Independence Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Dry Hollow Elementary School is 475th of 678 and Independence Elementary School is 678th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).