Barack and Michelle Obama Academy vs Parkside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
Parkside Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students
| Measure | Barack and Michelle Obama Academy Atlanta, Georgia | Parkside Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,308 | #700 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #44707 of 50,301 | #34207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 297 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 20.2).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 100%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 11.9).
- •Parkside Elementary School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 297.
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 Barack and Michelle Obama Academy better than Parkside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 20.2 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 Barack and Michelle Obama Academy and Parkside Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy: 297. Parkside Elementary School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack and Michelle Obama Academy and Parkside Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy is 1102nd of 1,308 and Parkside Elementary School is 700th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).