Bethune Middle School vs New Hope Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 530 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethune Middle School
Folkston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
453 students
New Hope Middle School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students
| Measure | Bethune Middle School Folkston, Georgia | New Hope Middle School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 482 | #167 of 482 |
| National rank | #10982 of 15,369 | #7857 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| city | Folkston | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hope Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 34.4).
- •New Hope Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •New Hope Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •New Hope Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 99.6%).
- •New Hope Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •New Hope Middle School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 453.
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 Bethune Middle School better than New Hope Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), New Hope Middle School ranks higher (49.0 vs 34.4 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 Bethune Middle School and New Hope Middle School?
About 530 km in a straight line, between Folkston and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Middle School: 453. New Hope Middle School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Middle School and New Hope Middle School rank in Georgia?
Bethune Middle School is 269th of 482 and New Hope Middle School is 167th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).