Dean Rusk Middle School vs Holly Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.4 km 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
Holly Springs Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
831 students
| Measure | Dean Rusk Middle School Canton, Georgia | Holly Springs Elementary School Canton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 482 | #277 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #3251 of 15,369 | #15450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,543 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dean Rusk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 64.0).
- •Holly Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Dean Rusk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Dean Rusk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 43%).
- •Holly Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.8).
- •Dean Rusk Middle School is the larger school with 1,543 students compared with 831.
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 Holly Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dean Rusk Middle School ranks higher (70.4 vs 64.0 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 Holly Springs Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean Rusk Middle School: 1,543. Holly Springs Elementary School: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean Rusk Middle School and Holly Springs Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dean Rusk Middle School is 60th of 482 and Holly Springs Elementary School is 277th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).