Banks County Elementary School vs Sugarmill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 431 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
Sugarmill Elementary
Saint Marys · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
651 students
| Measure | Banks County Elementary School Homer, Georgia | Sugarmill Elementary Saint Marys, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #516 of 1,308 | #160 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #26788 of 50,301 | #8678 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% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 70% |
| city | Homer | Saint Marys |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sugarmill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 47.5).
- •Sugarmill Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Sugarmill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Sugarmill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 86.9%).
- •Banks County Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
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 Sugarmill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sugarmill Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 47.5 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 Banks County Elementary School and Sugarmill Elementary?
About 431 km in a straight line, between Homer and Saint Marys in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks County Elementary School: 651. Sugarmill Elementary: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks County Elementary School and Sugarmill Elementary rank in Georgia?
Banks County Elementary School is 516th of 1,308 and Sugarmill Elementary is 160th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).