Doraville United Elementary School vs Hightower Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doraville United Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,003 students
Hightower Elementary School
Doraville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students
| Measure | Doraville United Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | Hightower Elementary School Doraville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1024 of 1,308 | #1035 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #42822 of 50,301 | #42944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,003 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Atlanta | Doraville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.2 vs 23.0).
- •Hightower Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Hightower Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Doraville United Elementary School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 604.
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 Doraville United Elementary School better than Hightower Elementary 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 Doraville United Elementary School and Hightower Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Doraville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doraville United Elementary School: 1,003. Hightower Elementary School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doraville United Elementary School and Hightower Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Doraville United Elementary School is 1024th of 1,308 and Hightower Elementary School is 1035th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).