Bear Creek Middle School vs Dove Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek Middle School
Statham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
Dove Creek Elementary School
Statham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Middle School Statham, Georgia | Dove Creek Elementary School Statham, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #135 of 482 | #53 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #6813 of 15,369 | #1815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 752 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 71% |
| city | Statham | Statham |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dove Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 53.8).
- •Dove Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 46%).
- •Dove Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 48%).
- •Dove Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 57.7%).
- •Dove Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.0).
- •Bear Creek Middle School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 543.
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 Bear Creek Middle School better than Dove Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dove Creek Elementary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 53.8 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 Bear Creek Middle School and Dove Creek Elementary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Statham and Statham in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Middle School: 752. Dove Creek Elementary School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Middle School and Dove Creek Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Bear Creek Middle School is 135th of 482 and Dove Creek Elementary School is 53rd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).