Cheatham Hill Elementary School vs Smitha Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheatham Hill Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,021 students
Smitha Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students
| Measure | Cheatham Hill Elementary School Marietta, Georgia | Smitha Middle School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 1,308 | #311 of 482 |
| National rank | #12050 of 50,301 | #12073 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,021 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 1,021 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 33% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheatham Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 29.2).
- •Cheatham Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 33%).
- •Cheatham Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Cheatham Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 99.1%).
- •Cheatham Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Cheatham Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 866.
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 Cheatham Hill Elementary School better than Smitha Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cheatham Hill Elementary School ranks higher (68.9 vs 29.2 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 Cheatham Hill Elementary School and Smitha Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheatham Hill Elementary School: 1,021. Smitha Middle School: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheatham Hill Elementary School and Smitha Middle School rank in Georgia?
Cheatham Hill Elementary School is 223rd of 1,308 and Smitha Middle School is 311th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).