Banks County Elementary School vs Fair Street International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks County Elementary School
Homer · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
651 students
Fair Street International Academy
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
651 students
| Measure | Banks County Elementary School Homer, Georgia | Fair Street International Academy Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 1,308 | #1276 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #26788 of 50,301 | #48720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 651 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 15% |
| city | Homer | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banks County Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 12.4).
- •Banks County Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 15%).
- •Banks County Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Banks County Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 91.1%).
- •Banks County Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
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 Banks County Elementary School better than Fair Street International Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Banks County Elementary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 12.4 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 Banks County Elementary School and Fair Street International Academy?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Homer and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks County Elementary School: 651. Fair Street International Academy: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks County Elementary School and Fair Street International Academy rank in Georgia?
Banks County Elementary School is 516th of 1,308 and Fair Street International Academy is 1276th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).