Dearing Elementary School vs Harlem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearing Elementary School
Dearing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Harlem Middle School
Harlem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,025 students
| Measure | Dearing Elementary School Dearing, Georgia | Harlem Middle School Harlem, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #682 of 1,308 | #188 of 482 |
| National rank | #33722 of 50,301 | #8593 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 1,025 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 1,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 40% |
| city | Dearing | Harlem |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlem Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 37.4).
- •Dearing Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Harlem Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Harlem Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 80%).
- •Dearing Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.3).
- •Harlem Middle School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 414.
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 Dearing Elementary School better than Harlem Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harlem Middle School ranks higher (45.6 vs 37.4 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 Dearing Elementary School and Harlem Middle School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Dearing and Harlem in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearing Elementary School: 414. Harlem Middle School: 1,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearing Elementary School and Harlem Middle School rank in Georgia?
Dearing Elementary School is 682nd of 1,308 and Harlem Middle School is 188th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).