Dickerson Middle School vs Spalding Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.8 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
Spalding Drive Elementary
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
| Measure | Dickerson Middle School Marietta, Georgia | Spalding Drive Elementary Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 482 | #68 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #564 of 15,369 | #2423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,225 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 72% |
| city | Marietta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickerson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 85.1).
- •Dickerson Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 72%).
- •Dickerson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Dickerson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 31.4%).
- •Spalding Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 17.8).
- •Dickerson Middle School is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 344.
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 Spalding Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dickerson Middle School ranks higher (86.8 vs 85.1 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 Spalding Drive Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickerson Middle School: 1,225. Spalding Drive Elementary: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickerson Middle School and Spalding Drive Elementary rank in Georgia?
Dickerson Middle School is 9th of 482 and Spalding Drive Elementary is 68th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).