Chestnut Log Middle School vs Sweetwater Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Log Middle School
Douglasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
Sweetwater Elementary School
Lithia Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Chestnut Log Middle School Douglasville, Georgia | Sweetwater Elementary School Lithia Springs, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 482 | #884 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #12385 of 15,369 | #39297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 719 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Douglasville | Lithia Springs |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweetwater Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 27.5).
- •Chestnut Log Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Sweetwater Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Chestnut Log Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 87.9%).
- •Sweetwater Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.0).
- •Chestnut Log Middle School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 473.
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 Chestnut Log Middle School better than Sweetwater Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sweetwater Elementary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 27.5 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 Chestnut Log Middle School and Sweetwater Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Douglasville and Lithia Springs in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Log Middle School: 719. Sweetwater Elementary School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Log Middle School and Sweetwater Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Chestnut Log Middle School is 325th of 482 and Sweetwater Elementary School is 884th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).