Dickerson Middle School vs Walton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.1 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
Walton High School
Marietta · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,705 students
| Measure | Dickerson Middle School Marietta, Georgia | Walton High School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 482 | #3 of 431 |
| National rank | #564 of 15,369 | #679 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,225 | 2,705 |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | 2,705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 89% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickerson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 84.6).
- •Walton High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Walton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 8.8%).
- •Dickerson Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.2).
- •Walton High School is the larger school with 2,705 students compared with 1,225.
- •Dickerson Middle School is a public school while Walton High School 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 Dickerson Middle School better than Walton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dickerson Middle School ranks higher (86.8 vs 84.6 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 Walton High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickerson Middle School: 1,225. Walton High School: 2,705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickerson Middle School and Walton High School rank in Georgia?
Dickerson Middle School is 9th of 482 and Walton High School is 3rd of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).