Dug Gap Elementary School vs Southeast Whitfield County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dug Gap Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Southeast Whitfield County High School
Dalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,453 students
| Measure | Dug Gap Elementary School Dalton, Georgia | Southeast Whitfield County High School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 1,308 | #283 of 431 |
| National rank | #28380 of 50,301 | #14188 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 356 | 1,453 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 1,453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 29% |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dug Gap Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 26.0).
- •Dug Gap Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Dug Gap Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Southeast Whitfield County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 97.8%).
- •Dug Gap Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.5).
- •Southeast Whitfield County High School is the larger school with 1,453 students compared with 356.
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 Dug Gap Elementary School better than Southeast Whitfield County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dug Gap Elementary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 26.0 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 Dug Gap Elementary School and Southeast Whitfield County High School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dug Gap Elementary School: 356. Southeast Whitfield County High School: 1,453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dug Gap Elementary School and Southeast Whitfield County High School rank in Georgia?
Dug Gap Elementary School is 557th of 1,308 and Southeast Whitfield County High School is 283rd of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).