Dodgen Middle School vs East Side Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodgen Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,178 students
East Side Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,072 students
| Measure | Dodgen Middle School Marietta, Georgia | East Side Elementary School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 482 | #40 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #397 of 15,369 | #1424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,178 | 1,072 |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | 1,072 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 81% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dodgen Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 87.6).
- •Dodgen Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 81%).
- •Dodgen Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •East Side Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 10.1%).
- •East Side Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.4).
- •Dodgen Middle School is the larger school with 1,178 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 Dodgen Middle School better than East Side Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dodgen Middle School ranks higher (88.6 vs 87.6 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 Dodgen Middle School and East Side Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodgen Middle School: 1,178. East Side Elementary School: 1,072. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodgen Middle School and East Side Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dodgen Middle School is 6th of 482 and East Side Elementary School is 40th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).