Hightower Trail Middle School vs. Dodgen Middle School
Should I attend Hightower Trail Middle School or Dodgen Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hightower Trail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Dodgen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,022 students in grades 6-8, Hightower Trail Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,208 students in grades 6-8, Dodgen Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,022 students
1,208 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#25 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
326
413
Grade 7 Students
349
369
Grade 8 Students
347
426
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
24%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
69%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
