Dean Rusk Middle School vs Indian Knoll Elementary
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
Indian Knoll Elementary
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
881 students
| Measure | Dean Rusk Middle School Canton, Georgia | Indian Knoll Elementary Canton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #60 of 482 | #200 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #3251 of 15,369 | #11088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,543 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.4 vs 70.3).
- •Indian Knoll Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Dean Rusk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Dean Rusk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 35.3%).
- •Indian Knoll Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.8).
- •Dean Rusk Middle School is the larger school with 1,543 students compared with 881.
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 Indian Knoll Elementary?
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 Dean Rusk Middle School and Indian Knoll Elementary?
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. Indian Knoll Elementary: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean Rusk Middle School and Indian Knoll Elementary rank in Georgia?
Dean Rusk Middle School is 60th of 482 and Indian Knoll Elementary is 200th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).