Gilchrist Elementary School vs The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilchrist Elementary School
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
857 students
The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville
Tallahassee · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
461 students
| Measure | Gilchrist Elementary School Tallahassee, Florida | The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #153 of 2,187 | #11 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2671 of 50,301 | #325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 857 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 74% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 84.5).
- •Gilchrist Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 74%).
- •The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 19.6%).
- •The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.5).
- •Gilchrist Elementary School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 461.
- •Gilchrist Elementary School is a public school while The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gilchrist Elementary School better than The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville?
On the Success Index (US), The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville ranks higher (92.7 vs 84.5 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 Gilchrist Elementary School and The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilchrist Elementary School: 857. The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilchrist Elementary School and The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville rank in Florida?
Gilchrist Elementary School is 153rd of 2,187 and The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville is 11th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).