New Hope Middle School vs Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hope Middle School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | New Hope Middle School Dalton, Georgia | Pleasant Grove Elementary School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 482 | #663 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #7857 of 15,369 | #32515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 454 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hope Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 39.2).
- •New Hope Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •New Hope Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •New Hope Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 100%).
- •Pleasant Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •New Hope Middle School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 451.
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 Middle School better than Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), New Hope Middle School ranks higher (49.0 vs 39.2 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 New Hope Middle School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hope Middle School: 454. Pleasant Grove Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hope Middle School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School rank in Georgia?
New Hope Middle School is 167th of 482 and Pleasant Grove Elementary School is 663rd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).