Dayton Middle School vs Preston Hall Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Middle School
Dayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
93 students
Preston Hall Middle School
Waitsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
74 students
| Measure | Dayton Middle School Dayton, Washington | Preston Hall Middle School Waitsburg, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 363 | #257 of 363 |
| National rank | #4017 of 15,369 | #9411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 93 | 74 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 74 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Dayton | Waitsburg |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 41.9).
- •Dayton Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Dayton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Dayton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 50%).
- •Preston Hall Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.6).
- •Dayton Middle School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 74.
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 Middle School better than Preston Hall Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Middle School ranks higher (66.9 vs 41.9 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 Middle School and Preston Hall Middle School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Waitsburg in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Middle School: 93. Preston Hall Middle School: 74. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Middle School and Preston Hall Middle School rank in Washington?
Dayton Middle School is 102nd of 363 and Preston Hall Middle School is 257th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).