Cottrell Elementary School vs Lumpkin County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottrell Elementary School
Dahlonega · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
Lumpkin County Middle School
Dahlonega · Public middle · Grades 6–8
864 students
| Measure | Cottrell Elementary School Dahlonega, Georgia | Lumpkin County Middle School Dahlonega, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 1,308 | #155 of 482 |
| National rank | #19171 of 50,301 | #7502 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 583 | 864 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 864 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Dahlonega | Dahlonega |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottrell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 50.7).
- •Cottrell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Cottrell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Lumpkin County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 60.9%).
- •Lumpkin County Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.6).
- •Lumpkin County Middle School is the larger school with 864 students compared with 583.
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 Cottrell Elementary School better than Lumpkin County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottrell Elementary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 50.7 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 Cottrell Elementary School and Lumpkin County Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dahlonega and Dahlonega in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottrell Elementary School: 583. Lumpkin County Middle School: 864. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottrell Elementary School and Lumpkin County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Cottrell Elementary School is 341st of 1,308 and Lumpkin County Middle School is 155th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).