New Hope Elementary School vs North Whitfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hope Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
North Whitfield Middle School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | New Hope Elementary School Dalton, Georgia | North Whitfield Middle School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,308 | #183 of 482 |
| National rank | #27565 of 50,301 | #8459 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 511 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.5 vs 46.3).
- •New Hope Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •New Hope Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •North Whitfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 90.4%).
- •North Whitfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •North Whitfield Middle School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 511.
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 New Hope Elementary School better than North Whitfield Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Hope Elementary School and North Whitfield Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hope Elementary School: 511. North Whitfield Middle School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hope Elementary School and North Whitfield Middle School rank in Georgia?
New Hope Elementary School is 532nd of 1,308 and North Whitfield Middle School is 183rd of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).