Dowell Elementary School vs Smitha Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.6 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
Smitha Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students
| Measure | Dowell Elementary School Marietta, Georgia | Smitha Middle School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #666 of 1,308 | #311 of 482 |
| National rank | #32815 of 50,301 | #12073 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 898 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dowell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 29.2).
- •Dowell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Dowell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Dowell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 99.1%).
- •Dowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.7).
- •Dowell Elementary School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 866.
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 Smitha Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dowell Elementary School ranks higher (38.7 vs 29.2 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 Smitha Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowell Elementary School: 898. Smitha Middle School: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowell Elementary School and Smitha Middle School rank in Georgia?
Dowell Elementary School is 666th of 1,308 and Smitha Middle School is 311th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).