Cedar Ridge Elementary vs Dalton Jr. High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
Dalton Jr. High School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 8–8
517 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge Elementary Dalton, Georgia | Dalton Jr. High School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1148 of 1,308 | #133 of 482 |
| National rank | #45838 of 50,301 | #6703 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 399 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dalton Jr. High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 18.4).
- •Dalton Jr. High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 100%).
- •Dalton Jr. High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.7).
- •Dalton Jr. High School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 399.
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 Cedar Ridge Elementary better than Dalton Jr. High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dalton Jr. High School ranks higher (54.3 vs 18.4 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 Cedar Ridge Elementary and Dalton Jr. High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge Elementary: 399. Dalton Jr. High School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge Elementary and Dalton Jr. High School rank in Georgia?
Cedar Ridge Elementary is 1148th of 1,308 and Dalton Jr. High School is 133rd of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).