Dug Gap Elementary School vs Westwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 5.8 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
Westwood Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
| Measure | Dug Gap Elementary School Dalton, Georgia | Westwood Elementary School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 1,308 | #452 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #28380 of 50,301 | #23798 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 356 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 45.3).
- •Dug Gap Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Westwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Westwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 97.8%).
- •Dug Gap Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
- •Westwood Elementary School is the larger school with 605 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 Westwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood Elementary School ranks higher (52.0 vs 45.3 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 Westwood Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dug Gap Elementary School: 356. Westwood Elementary School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dug Gap Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dug Gap Elementary School is 557th of 1,308 and Westwood Elementary School is 452nd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).