Dayton El Sch vs Shannock Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton El Sch
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
194 students
Shannock Valley El Sch
Rural Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
310 students
| Measure | Dayton El Sch Dayton, Pennsylvania | Shannock Valley El Sch Rural Valley, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,627 | #871 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #17127 of 50,301 | #20624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 194 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 108.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Dayton | Rural Valley |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 56.5).
- •Dayton El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Dayton El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Dayton El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 108.4%).
- •Dayton El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.5).
- •Shannock Valley El Sch is the larger school with 310 students compared with 194.
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 El Sch better than Shannock Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton El Sch ranks higher (61.5 vs 56.5 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 El Sch and Shannock Valley El Sch?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Rural Valley in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton El Sch: 194. Shannock Valley El Sch: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton El Sch and Shannock Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dayton El Sch is 758th of 1,627 and Shannock Valley El Sch is 871st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).