Dowell Elementary School vs McEachern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.2 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
McEachern High School
Powder Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,175 students
| Measure | Dowell Elementary School Marietta, Georgia | McEachern High School Powder Springs, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #666 of 1,308 | #189 of 431 |
| National rank | #32815 of 50,301 | #11303 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 898 | 2,175 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 2,175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| city | Marietta | Powder Springs |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.7 vs 38.6).
- •McEachern High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •McEachern High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •McEachern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Dowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.4).
- •McEachern High School is the larger school with 2,175 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 McEachern High 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 Dowell Elementary School and McEachern High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Powder Springs in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowell Elementary School: 898. McEachern High School: 2,175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowell Elementary School and McEachern High School rank in Georgia?
Dowell Elementary School is 666th of 1,308 and McEachern High School is 189th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).