Dowell Elementary School vs Hillgrove High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowell Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
898 students
Hillgrove High School
Powder Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,282 students
| Measure | Dowell Elementary School Marietta, Georgia | Hillgrove High School Powder Springs, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #666 of 1,308 | #36 of 431 |
| National rank | #32815 of 50,301 | #2962 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 898 | 2,282 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 2,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 72% |
| city | Marietta | Powder Springs |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillgrove High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 38.7).
- •Hillgrove High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •Hillgrove High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Hillgrove High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Dowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.3).
- •Hillgrove High School is the larger school with 2,282 students compared with 898.
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 Dowell Elementary School better than Hillgrove High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillgrove High School ranks higher (71.3 vs 38.7 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 Dowell Elementary School and Hillgrove High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Powder Springs in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowell Elementary School: 898. Hillgrove High School: 2,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowell Elementary School and Hillgrove High School rank in Georgia?
Dowell Elementary School is 666th of 1,308 and Hillgrove High School is 36th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).