Beaverdale Elementary School vs Varnell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaverdale Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
Varnell Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
| Measure | Beaverdale Elementary School Dalton, Georgia | Varnell Elementary School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,308 | #520 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #30799 of 50,301 | #26997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 488 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Varnell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 41.7).
- •Varnell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Beaverdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Varnell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 100%).
- •Beaverdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Beaverdale Elementary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 350.
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 Beaverdale Elementary School better than Varnell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Varnell Elementary School ranks higher (47.3 vs 41.7 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 Beaverdale Elementary School and Varnell Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaverdale Elementary School: 488. Varnell Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaverdale Elementary School and Varnell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Beaverdale Elementary School is 616th of 1,308 and Varnell Elementary School is 520th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).