Allen Elementary School vs Gentian Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
Gentian Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
| Measure | Allen Elementary School Columbus, Georgia | Gentian Elementary School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #992 of 1,308 | #874 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #41972 of 50,301 | #38927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 436 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gentian Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 24.5).
- •Allen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Gentian Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Gentian Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.1).
- •Gentian Elementary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 436.
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 Allen Elementary School better than Gentian Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gentian Elementary School ranks higher (29.4 vs 24.5 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 Allen Elementary School and Gentian Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen Elementary School: 436. Gentian Elementary School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen Elementary School and Gentian Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Allen Elementary School is 992nd of 1,308 and Gentian Elementary School is 874th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).