Cedar Ridge Elementary vs Porter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 252 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
Porter Elementary School
Macon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge Elementary Dalton, Georgia | Porter Elementary School Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1148 of 1,308 | #759 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #45838 of 50,301 | #35808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Dalton | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 18.4).
- •Porter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Porter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Porter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 100%).
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Porter Elementary School is the larger school with 400 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 Porter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Porter Elementary School ranks higher (34.2 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 Porter Elementary School?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge Elementary: 399. Porter Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge Elementary and Porter Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Cedar Ridge Elementary is 1148th of 1,308 and Porter Elementary School is 759th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).