East Paulding Middle School vs McGarity Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Paulding Middle School
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students
McGarity Elementary School
Hiram · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | East Paulding Middle School Dallas, Georgia | McGarity Elementary School Hiram, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 482 | #351 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #5331 of 15,369 | #19731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 630 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | Dallas | Hiram |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Paulding Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 57.8).
- •McGarity Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •East Paulding Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •East Paulding Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 58%).
- •McGarity Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •East Paulding Middle School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 572.
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 East Paulding Middle School better than McGarity Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Paulding Middle School ranks higher (60.7 vs 57.8 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 East Paulding Middle School and McGarity Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Hiram in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Paulding Middle School: 630. McGarity Elementary School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Paulding Middle School and McGarity Elementary School rank in Georgia?
East Paulding Middle School is 99th of 482 and McGarity Elementary School is 351st of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).