Durham Middle School vs Roland W. Russom Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.5 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
Roland W. Russom Elementary
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
982 students
| Measure | Durham Middle School Acworth, Georgia | Roland W. Russom Elementary Dallas, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 482 | #175 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #1296 of 15,369 | #9812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 984 | 982 |
| Enrollment | 984 | 982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Acworth | Dallas |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 72.2).
- •Durham Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Durham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Durham Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 34.1%).
- •Roland W. Russom Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.1).
- •Durham Middle School is the larger school with 984 students compared with 982.
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 Roland W. Russom Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Durham Middle School ranks higher (81.2 vs 72.2 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 Durham Middle School and Roland W. Russom Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Acworth and Dallas in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham Middle School: 984. Roland W. Russom Elementary: 982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham Middle School and Roland W. Russom Elementary rank in Georgia?
Durham Middle School is 26th of 482 and Roland W. Russom Elementary is 175th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).