Blackshear Elementary School vs Dewar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackshear Elementary School
Blackshear · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
820 students
Dewar Elementary
Valdosta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students
| Measure | Blackshear Elementary School Blackshear, Georgia | Dewar Elementary Valdosta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #521 of 1,308 | #411 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #27069 of 50,301 | #21793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 820 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 58% |
| city | Blackshear | Valdosta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dewar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 47.1).
- •Blackshear Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Dewar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Dewar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 100%).
- •Dewar Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •Dewar Elementary is the larger school with 821 students compared with 820.
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 Blackshear Elementary School better than Dewar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dewar Elementary ranks higher (54.8 vs 47.1 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 Blackshear Elementary School and Dewar Elementary?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Blackshear and Valdosta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackshear Elementary School: 820. Dewar Elementary: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackshear Elementary School and Dewar Elementary rank in Georgia?
Blackshear Elementary School is 521st of 1,308 and Dewar Elementary is 411th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).