Ball Ground Elementary School vs Clayton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball Ground Elementary School
Ball Ground · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
Clayton Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
| Measure | Ball Ground Elementary School Ball Ground, Georgia | Clayton Elementary School Canton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 1,308 | #371 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #24658 of 50,301 | #20440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 663 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| city | Ball Ground | Canton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 50.7).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Ball Ground Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 43.4%).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Ball Ground Elementary School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 290.
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 Ball Ground Elementary School better than Clayton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Elementary School ranks higher (56.7 vs 50.7 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 Ball Ground Elementary School and Clayton Elementary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Ball Ground and Canton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Ground Elementary School: 663. Clayton Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Ground Elementary School and Clayton Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Ball Ground Elementary School is 473rd of 1,308 and Clayton Elementary School is 371st of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).