Bessie L. Baggett Elementary vs J. A. Dobbins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 564 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary
Powder Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
J. A. Dobbins Middle School
Powder Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Bessie L. Baggett Elementary Powder Springs, Georgia | J. A. Dobbins Middle School Powder Springs, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 1,308 | #213 of 482 |
| National rank | #25284 of 50,301 | #9531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 549 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Powder Springs | Powder Springs |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 41.3).
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 71.4%).
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary is the larger school with 549 students compared with 531.
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 Bessie L. Baggett Elementary better than J. A. Dobbins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie L. Baggett Elementary ranks higher (49.8 vs 41.3 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 Bessie L. Baggett Elementary and J. A. Dobbins Middle School?
About 564 m in a straight line, between Powder Springs and Powder Springs in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary: 549. J. A. Dobbins Middle School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie L. Baggett Elementary and J. A. Dobbins Middle School rank in Georgia?
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary is 491st of 1,308 and J. A. Dobbins Middle School is 213th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).