Cedar Ridge Elementary vs The Dalton Academy
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
The Dalton Academy
Dalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
469 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge Elementary Dalton, Georgia | The Dalton Academy Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1148 of 1,308 | #70 of 431 |
| National rank | #45838 of 50,301 | #6027 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 399 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Dalton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 18.4).
- •The Dalton Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 100%).
- •The Dalton Academy does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.7).
- •The Dalton Academy is the larger school with 469 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 The Dalton Academy?
On the Success Index (US), The Dalton Academy ranks higher (59.2 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 The Dalton Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge Elementary: 399. The Dalton Academy: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge Elementary and The Dalton Academy rank in Georgia?
Cedar Ridge Elementary is 1148th of 1,308 and The Dalton Academy is 70th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).