Varnell Elementary School
Varnell Elementary School serves 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Varnell Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Varnell Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Varnell Elementary School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 427 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Varnell Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Varnell Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #953 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 15% |
| Black | 1% | 37% |
| White | 56% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Whitfield County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Varnell Elementary School is Coahulla Creek High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is North Whitfield Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dalton North Whitfield Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 862 students10
0.3 miles
3264 Cleveland Hwy
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381 0.3 6-8 862 - Dalton Coahulla Creek High School Math: 39% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 981 students10
1.9 miles
3361 Crow Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-4900 1.9 9-12 981 - Dalton Beaverdale Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 378 students10
2.7 miles
1350 Prater Mill Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 275-4414 2.7 PK-5 378 - Dalton New Hope Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 615 students10
2.9 miles
1111 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-2295 2.9 6-8 615 - Dalton New Hope Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 609 students10
3.1 miles
1175 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-3180 3.1 K-5 609
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