Dayton City Elementary vs Rhea Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton City Elementary
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
891 students
Rhea Central Elementary
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
| Measure | Dayton City Elementary Dayton, Tennessee | Rhea Central Elementary Dayton, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 913 | #547 of 913 |
| National rank | #34871 of 50,301 | #41354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 891 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 891 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| city | Dayton | Dayton |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 25.6).
- •Dayton City Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Dayton City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Dayton City Elementary is the larger school with 891 students compared with 589.
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 City Elementary better than Rhea Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton City Elementary ranks higher (35.6 vs 25.6 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 City Elementary and Rhea Central Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Dayton in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton City Elementary: 891. Rhea Central Elementary: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton City Elementary and Rhea Central Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Dayton City Elementary is 365th of 913 and Rhea Central Elementary is 547th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).