Varnell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dalton, Georgia 30721 · Whitfield County
#520 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#26997 of 50,301 nationally
About Varnell Elementary School
Varnell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Dalton, in the Whitfield County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 350 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 520th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 350.
There are 27 schools in Dalton; Varnell Elementary School ranks 7th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Varnell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Varnell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Coahulla Creek High School
Dalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,041 students · 2.4 km away
North Whitfield Middle School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students · 2.6 km away
New Hope Middle School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students · 4.4 km away
New Hope Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students · 4.7 km away
Northwest Whitfield County High School
Tunnel Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,098 students · 5.4 km away
Cohutta Elementary School
Cohutta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 7.2 km away
Beaverdale Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 7.3 km away
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 7.3 km away
Dawnville Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students · 10 km away
Tunnel Hill Elementary School
Tunnel Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Bloomingdale Elementary School
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350 students
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Parklane Elementary School
East Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Wesley Heights Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
Menlo Elementary School
Menlo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
352 students
Thomas Crossroads Elementary School
Sharpsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Varnell Elementary School a good school?
Varnell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 47.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #520 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Varnell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Varnell Elementary School ranks #520 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #26997 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Varnell Elementary School?
Varnell Elementary School had 350 students in 2025.
Is Varnell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Varnell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Varnell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Varnell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.