Chesnut Elementary School vs Dunwoody Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesnut Elementary School
Dunwoody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
Dunwoody Elementary School
Dunwoody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
790 students
| Measure | Chesnut Elementary School Dunwoody, Georgia | Dunwoody Elementary School Dunwoody, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #186 of 1,308 | #77 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #10505 of 50,301 | #2663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 551 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| city | Dunwoody | Dunwoody |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunwoody Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 71.1).
- •Dunwoody Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Dunwoody Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Dunwoody Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 51.7%).
- •Chesnut Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •Dunwoody Elementary School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 551.
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 Chesnut Elementary School better than Dunwoody Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunwoody Elementary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 71.1 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 Chesnut Elementary School and Dunwoody Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dunwoody and Dunwoody in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesnut Elementary School: 551. Dunwoody Elementary School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesnut Elementary School and Dunwoody Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Chesnut Elementary School is 186th of 1,308 and Dunwoody Elementary School is 77th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).