Dickerson Middle School vs East Side Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickerson Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,225 students
East Side Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,072 students
| Measure | Dickerson Middle School Marietta, Georgia | East Side Elementary School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 482 | #40 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #564 of 15,369 | #1424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,225 | 1,072 |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | 1,072 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 81% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.8 vs 87.6).
- •Dickerson Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 81%).
- •Dickerson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •East Side Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 8.8%).
- •East Side Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.8).
- •Dickerson Middle School is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 1,072.
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 Dickerson Middle School better than East Side Elementary School?
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 Dickerson Middle School and East Side Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickerson Middle School: 1,225. East Side Elementary School: 1,072. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickerson Middle School and East Side Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dickerson Middle School is 9th of 482 and East Side Elementary School is 40th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).