Atlanta Classical Academy vs Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Atlanta · Charter other · Grades K–12
697 students
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students
| Measure | Atlanta Classical Academy Atlanta, Georgia | Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #176 of 1,308 |
| National rank | – | #9891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 697 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 66% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Atlanta Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Atlanta Classical Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 34.7%).
- •Atlanta Classical Academy does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.4).
- •Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 851 students compared with 697.
- •Atlanta Classical Academy is a charter school while Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School is a public 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 Atlanta Classical Academy better than Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Atlanta Classical Academy and Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlanta Classical Academy: 697. Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlanta Classical Academy and Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Atlanta Classical Academy is unranked and Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School is 176th of 1,308 among other schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).