Durham Middle School vs Pickett's Mill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Middle School
Acworth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
984 students
Pickett's Mill Elementary School
Acworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
753 students
| Measure | Durham Middle School Acworth, Georgia | Pickett's Mill Elementary School Acworth, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 482 | #126 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #1296 of 15,369 | #6333 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 984 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 984 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| city | Acworth | Acworth |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 77.7).
- •Durham Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Durham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Durham Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 32.3%).
- •Pickett's Mill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.1).
- •Durham Middle School is the larger school with 984 students compared with 753.
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 Durham Middle School better than Pickett's Mill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Durham Middle School ranks higher (81.2 vs 77.7 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 Durham Middle School and Pickett's Mill Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Acworth and Acworth in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham Middle School: 984. Pickett's Mill Elementary School: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham Middle School and Pickett's Mill Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Durham Middle School is 26th of 482 and Pickett's Mill Elementary School is 126th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).