Dunwoody High School vs Vanderlyn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 314 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunwoody High School
Dunwoody · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,012 students
Vanderlyn Elementary School
Dunwoody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Dunwoody High School Dunwoody, Georgia | Vanderlyn Elementary School Dunwoody, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 431 | #17 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #6231 of 16,910 | #785 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,012 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 2,012 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 85% |
| city | Dunwoody | Dunwoody |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanderlyn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.0 vs 58.3).
- •Vanderlyn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 43%).
- •Vanderlyn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 61%).
- •Vanderlyn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 36.3%).
- •Vanderlyn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.5).
- •Dunwoody High School is the larger school with 2,012 students compared with 441.
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 Dunwoody High School better than Vanderlyn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Vanderlyn Elementary School ranks higher (90.0 vs 58.3 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 Dunwoody High School and Vanderlyn Elementary School?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Dunwoody and Dunwoody in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunwoody High School: 2,012. Vanderlyn Elementary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunwoody High School and Vanderlyn Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dunwoody High School is 76th of 431 and Vanderlyn Elementary School is 17th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).