New Hope Middle School vs Tunnel Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 6.5 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
Tunnel Hill Elementary School
Tunnel Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
| Measure | New Hope Middle School Dalton, Georgia | Tunnel Hill Elementary School Tunnel Hill, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 482 | #421 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #7857 of 15,369 | #22397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Dalton | Tunnel Hill |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tunnel Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 49.0).
- •Tunnel Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Tunnel Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Tunnel Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 86.6%).
- •New Hope Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •New Hope Middle School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 297.
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 Tunnel Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tunnel Hill Elementary School ranks higher (54.0 vs 49.0 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 New Hope Middle School and Tunnel Hill Elementary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Tunnel Hill in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hope Middle School: 454. Tunnel Hill Elementary School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hope Middle School and Tunnel Hill Elementary School rank in Georgia?
New Hope Middle School is 167th of 482 and Tunnel Hill Elementary School is 421st of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).