Dawson County Middle School vs Silver City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson County Middle School
Dawsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–7
641 students
Silver City Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,142 students
| Measure | Dawson County Middle School Dawsonville, Georgia | Silver City Elementary School Cumming, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 482 | #171 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #7472 of 15,369 | #9482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 641 | 1,142 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 1,142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| city | Dawsonville | Cumming |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 50.8).
- •Silver City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Silver City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Silver City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 52.6%).
- •Silver City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.0).
- •Silver City Elementary School is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 641.
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 Dawson County Middle School better than Silver City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Silver City Elementary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 50.8 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 Dawson County Middle School and Silver City Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Dawsonville and Cumming in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawson County Middle School: 641. Silver City Elementary School: 1,142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawson County Middle School and Silver City Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dawson County Middle School is 153rd of 482 and Silver City Elementary School is 171st of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).