B.E.S.T Academy vs William J. Scott Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.E.S.T Academy
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 6–12
268 students
William J. Scott Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | B.E.S.T Academy Atlanta, Georgia | William J. Scott Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 431 | #1157 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14732 of 16,910 | #45991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 268 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B.E.S.T Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 18.2).
- •William J. Scott Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •B.E.S.T Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •B.E.S.T Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 100%).
- •B.E.S.T Academy does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.6).
- •William J. Scott Elementary School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 268.
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 B.E.S.T Academy better than William J. Scott Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), B.E.S.T Academy ranks higher (23.1 vs 18.2 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 B.E.S.T Academy and William J. Scott Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.E.S.T Academy: 268. William J. Scott Elementary School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.E.S.T Academy and William J. Scott Elementary School rank in Georgia?
B.E.S.T Academy is 314th of 431 and William J. Scott Elementary School is 1157th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).