North Whitfield Middle School vs Varnell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Whitfield Middle School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
Varnell Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
| Measure | North Whitfield Middle School Dalton, Georgia | Varnell Elementary School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 482 | #520 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #8459 of 15,369 | #26997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 731 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Varnell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 46.3).
- •Varnell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Varnell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •North Whitfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 99.1%).
- •North Whitfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.5).
- •North Whitfield Middle School is the larger school with 731 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 North Whitfield Middle School better than Varnell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Varnell Elementary School ranks higher (47.3 vs 46.3 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 North Whitfield Middle School and Varnell Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Whitfield Middle School: 731. Varnell Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Whitfield Middle School and Varnell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
North Whitfield Middle School is 183rd of 482 and Varnell Elementary School is 520th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).