Dewar Elementary vs Newbern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewar Elementary
Valdosta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students
Newbern Middle School
Valdosta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
| Measure | Dewar Elementary Valdosta, Georgia | Newbern Middle School Valdosta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 1,308 | #409 of 482 |
| National rank | #21793 of 50,301 | #14164 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 821 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 18% |
| city | Valdosta | Valdosta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dewar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 17.6).
- •Dewar Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 18%).
- •Dewar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Dewar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 100%).
- •Newbern Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.7).
- •Dewar Elementary is the larger school with 821 students compared with 725.
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 Dewar Elementary better than Newbern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dewar Elementary ranks higher (54.8 vs 17.6 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 Dewar Elementary and Newbern Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Valdosta and Valdosta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewar Elementary: 821. Newbern Middle School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewar Elementary and Newbern Middle School rank in Georgia?
Dewar Elementary is 411th of 1,308 and Newbern Middle School is 409th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).