Big Shanty Elementary School vs New Hope Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Shanty Elementary School
Kennesaw · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
511 students
New Hope Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
| Measure | Big Shanty Elementary School Kennesaw, Georgia | New Hope Elementary School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 1,308 | #532 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #17695 of 50,301 | #27565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 511 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| city | Kennesaw | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Shanty Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 46.5).
- •New Hope Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Big Shanty Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 90.4%).
- •Big Shanty Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
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 Big Shanty Elementary School better than New Hope Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Shanty Elementary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 46.5 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 Big Shanty Elementary School and New Hope Elementary School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Kennesaw and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Shanty Elementary School: 511. New Hope Elementary School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Shanty Elementary School and New Hope Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Big Shanty Elementary School is 314th of 1,308 and New Hope Elementary School is 532nd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).