New Hope Elementary School vs Varnell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 4.7 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
Varnell Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
| Measure | New Hope Elementary School Dalton, Georgia | Varnell Elementary School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,308 | #520 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #27565 of 50,301 | #26997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 511 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.5 vs 47.3).
- •Varnell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •New Hope Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •New Hope Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 99.1%).
- •Varnell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •New Hope Elementary School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 350.
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 Varnell Elementary 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 Varnell Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hope Elementary School: 511. Varnell Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hope Elementary School and Varnell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
New Hope Elementary School is 532nd of 1,308 and Varnell Elementary School is 520th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).