Hightower Elementary School vs Park Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hightower Elementary School
Doraville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students
Park Creek Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students
| Measure | Hightower Elementary School Doraville, Georgia | Park Creek Elementary School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1035 of 1,308 | #638 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #42944 of 50,301 | #31335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 604 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| city | Doraville | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 23.0).
- •Park Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Park Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Park Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 88.6%).
- •Park Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
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 Hightower Elementary School better than Park Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Creek Elementary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 23.0 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 Hightower Elementary School and Park Creek Elementary School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Doraville and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hightower Elementary School: 604. Park Creek Elementary School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hightower Elementary School and Park Creek Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Hightower Elementary School is 1035th of 1,308 and Park Creek Elementary School is 638th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).