Dewar Elementary vs Sallas Mahone Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.2 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
Sallas Mahone Elementary
Valdosta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,045 students
| Measure | Dewar Elementary Valdosta, Georgia | Sallas Mahone Elementary Valdosta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 1,308 | #803 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #21793 of 50,301 | #37122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 821 | 1,045 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| city | Valdosta | Valdosta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dewar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 32.2).
- •Dewar Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Dewar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Dewar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 81.2%).
- •Dewar Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Sallas Mahone Elementary is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 821.
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 Sallas Mahone Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dewar Elementary ranks higher (54.8 vs 32.2 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 Sallas Mahone Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Valdosta and Valdosta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewar Elementary: 821. Sallas Mahone Elementary: 1,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewar Elementary and Sallas Mahone Elementary rank in Georgia?
Dewar Elementary is 411th of 1,308 and Sallas Mahone Elementary is 803rd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).