Dewar Elementary vs Scintilla Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.9 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
Scintilla Charter Academy
Valdosta · Charter other · Grades K–10
947 students
| Measure | Dewar Elementary Valdosta, Georgia | Scintilla Charter Academy Valdosta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #411 of 1,308 | – |
| National rank | #21793 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 821 | 947 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 34% |
| city | Valdosta | Valdosta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dewar Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •Dewar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Scintilla Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 75.8%).
- •Scintilla Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Scintilla Charter Academy is the larger school with 947 students compared with 821.
- •Dewar Elementary is a public school while Scintilla Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Scintilla Charter Academy?
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 Dewar Elementary and Scintilla Charter Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Valdosta and Valdosta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewar Elementary: 821. Scintilla Charter Academy: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewar Elementary and Scintilla Charter Academy rank in Georgia?
Dewar Elementary is 411th of 1,308 and Scintilla Charter Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).