Blue Ridge Elementary School vs Dug Gap Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
Dug Gap Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Elementary School Dalton, Georgia | Dug Gap Elementary School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #903 of 1,308 | #557 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #39732 of 50,301 | #28380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 632 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 52% |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dug Gap Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 28.1).
- •Dug Gap Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Dug Gap Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 97.8%).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.3).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 356.
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 Blue Ridge Elementary School better than Dug Gap Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dug Gap Elementary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 28.1 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 Blue Ridge Elementary School and Dug Gap Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Elementary School: 632. Dug Gap Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Elementary School and Dug Gap Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is 903rd of 1,308 and Dug Gap Elementary School is 557th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).