Cohutta Elementary School vs Varnell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cohutta Elementary School
Cohutta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
Varnell Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
| Measure | Cohutta Elementary School Cohutta, Georgia | Varnell Elementary School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 1,308 | #520 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #17490 of 50,301 | #26997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 287 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| city | Cohutta | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cohutta Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 47.3).
- •Cohutta Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Cohutta Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Cohutta Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Cohutta Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.5).
- •Varnell Elementary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 287.
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 Cohutta Elementary School better than Varnell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cohutta Elementary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 47.3 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 Cohutta Elementary School and Varnell Elementary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Cohutta and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cohutta Elementary School: 287. Varnell Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cohutta Elementary School and Varnell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Cohutta Elementary School is 310th of 1,308 and Varnell Elementary School is 520th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).