Dalton Jr. High School vs Pepperell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 73 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalton Jr. High School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 8–8
517 students
Pepperell Middle School
Lindale · Public middle · Grades 5–7
518 students
| Measure | Dalton Jr. High School Dalton, Georgia | Pepperell Middle School Lindale, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 482 | #208 of 482 |
| National rank | #6703 of 15,369 | #9368 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 517 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 36% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Dalton | Lindale |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dalton Jr. High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 42.1).
- •Pepperell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 72%).
- •Dalton Jr. High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.0).
- •Pepperell Middle School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 517.
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 Jr. High School better than Pepperell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dalton Jr. High School ranks higher (54.3 vs 42.1 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 Dalton Jr. High School and Pepperell Middle School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Lindale in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton Jr. High School: 517. Pepperell Middle School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton Jr. High School and Pepperell Middle School rank in Georgia?
Dalton Jr. High School is 133rd of 482 and Pepperell Middle School is 208th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).