Dalton Jr. High School vs Westside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 10 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
Westside Middle School
Rocky Face · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
| Measure | Dalton Jr. High School Dalton, Georgia | Westside Middle School Rocky Face, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 482 | #131 of 482 |
| National rank | #6703 of 15,369 | #6668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 517 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Dalton | Rocky Face |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.3 vs 54.5).
- •Dalton Jr. High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 84.8%).
- •Dalton Jr. High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.3).
- •Dalton Jr. High School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 428.
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 Westside Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dalton Jr. High School and Westside Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Rocky Face in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton Jr. High School: 517. Westside Middle School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton Jr. High School and Westside Middle School rank in Georgia?
Dalton Jr. High School is 133rd of 482 and Westside Middle School is 131st of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).