Herschel Jones Middle School vs Lillian C. Poole Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herschel Jones Middle School
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Herschel Jones Middle School Dallas, Georgia | Lillian C. Poole Elementary School Dallas, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 482 | #446 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #10275 of 15,369 | #23411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 728 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lillian C. Poole Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 38.0).
- •Lillian C. Poole Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Lillian C. Poole Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Lillian C. Poole Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 71.7%).
- •Lillian C. Poole Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.0).
- •Herschel Jones Middle School is the larger school with 728 students compared with 460.
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 Herschel Jones Middle School better than Lillian C. Poole Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lillian C. Poole Elementary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 38.0 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 Herschel Jones Middle School and Lillian C. Poole Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herschel Jones Middle School: 728. Lillian C. Poole Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herschel Jones Middle School and Lillian C. Poole Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Herschel Jones Middle School is 239th of 482 and Lillian C. Poole Elementary School is 446th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).