Dean Rusk Middle School vs Hickory Flat Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 262 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Rusk Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,543 students
Hickory Flat Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
890 students
| Measure | Dean Rusk Middle School Canton, Georgia | Hickory Flat Elementary School Canton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #60 of 482 | #94 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #3251 of 15,369 | #4054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,543 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 79% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Flat Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 70.4).
- •Hickory Flat Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 57%).
- •Hickory Flat Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Hickory Flat Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 30.2%).
- •Hickory Flat Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.8).
- •Dean Rusk Middle School is the larger school with 1,543 students compared with 890.
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 Dean Rusk Middle School better than Hickory Flat Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 70.4 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 Dean Rusk Middle School and Hickory Flat Elementary School?
About 262 m in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean Rusk Middle School: 1,543. Hickory Flat Elementary School: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean Rusk Middle School and Hickory Flat Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dean Rusk Middle School is 60th of 482 and Hickory Flat Elementary School is 94th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).