Dalton High School vs Dug Gap Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalton High School
Dalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,919 students
Dug Gap Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
| Measure | Dalton High School Dalton, Georgia | Dug Gap Elementary School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 431 | #557 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #11808 of 16,910 | #28380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,919 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 1,919 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dug Gap Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 36.6).
- •Dug Gap Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Dug Gap Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Dalton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 97.8%).
- •Dug Gap Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.0).
- •Dalton High School is the larger school with 1,919 students compared with 356.
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 Dalton High School better than Dug Gap Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dug Gap Elementary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 36.6 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 Dalton High School and Dug Gap Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton High School: 1,919. Dug Gap Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton High School and Dug Gap Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dalton High School is 201st of 431 and Dug Gap Elementary School is 557th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).