Dayton High School vs Middle College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 353 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton High School
Dayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
88 students
Middle College High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
93 students
| Measure | Dayton High School Dayton, Washington | Middle College High School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 333 | #169 of 333 |
| National rank | #6489 of 16,910 | #7271 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 88 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 88 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 24.5% |
| city | Dayton | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 54.2).
- •Dayton High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Middle College High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69.5%).
- •Dayton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 47.3%).
- •Dayton High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.6).
- •Middle College High School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 88.
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 Middle College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton High School ranks higher (57.3 vs 54.2 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 Middle College High School?
About 353 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton High School: 88. Middle College High School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton High School and Middle College High School rank in Washington?
Dayton High School is 143rd of 333 and Middle College High School is 169th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).