Black's Mill Elementary School vs Silver City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black's Mill Elementary School
Dawsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
Silver City Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,142 students
| Measure | Black's Mill Elementary School Dawsonville, Georgia | Silver City Elementary School Cumming, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,308 | #171 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #21496 of 50,301 | #9482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 570 | 1,142 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 1,142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| city | Dawsonville | Cumming |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 55.2).
- •Silver City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Silver City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Silver City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 44.7%).
- •Black's Mill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Silver City Elementary School is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 570.
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 Black's Mill Elementary School better than Silver City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Silver City Elementary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 55.2 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 Black's Mill Elementary School and Silver City Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Dawsonville and Cumming in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black's Mill Elementary School: 570. Silver City Elementary School: 1,142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black's Mill Elementary School and Silver City Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Black's Mill Elementary School is 402nd of 1,308 and Silver City Elementary School is 171st of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).