Dodgen Middle School vs Hightower Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 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
Hightower Trail Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
| Measure | Dodgen Middle School Marietta, Georgia | Hightower Trail Middle School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 482 | #4 of 482 |
| National rank | #397 of 15,369 | #370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,178 | 944 |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | 944 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 89% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.6 vs 88.9).
- •Dodgen Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Hightower Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •Dodgen Middle School is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 944.
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 Hightower Trail Middle 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 Dodgen Middle School and Hightower Trail Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodgen Middle School: 1,178. Hightower Trail Middle School: 944. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodgen Middle School and Hightower Trail Middle School rank in Georgia?
Dodgen Middle School is 6th of 482 and Hightower Trail Middle School is 4th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).