Dickerson Middle School vs Mount Bethel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.2 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
Mount Bethel Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
898 students
| Measure | Dickerson Middle School Marietta, Georgia | Mount Bethel Elementary School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 482 | #7 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #564 of 15,369 | #425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,225 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 7.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 84% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Bethel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 86.8).
- •Dickerson Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Mount Bethel Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Mount Bethel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.1% vs 8.8%).
- •Mount Bethel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.8).
- •Dickerson Middle School is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 898.
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 Mount Bethel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Bethel Elementary School ranks higher (91.9 vs 86.8 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 Dickerson Middle School and Mount Bethel Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickerson Middle School: 1,225. Mount Bethel Elementary School: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickerson Middle School and Mount Bethel Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dickerson Middle School is 9th of 482 and Mount Bethel Elementary School is 7th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).