Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology vs McNair High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students
McNair High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
779 students
| Measure | Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology Atlanta, Georgia | McNair High School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1288 of 1,308 | #370 of 431 |
| National rank | #49014 of 50,301 | #15982 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 844 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 7% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McNair High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.6 vs 11.5).
- •Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology does better on math proficiency (23% vs 7%).
- •McNair High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •McNair High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.2).
- •Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is the larger school with 844 students compared with 779.
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 H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology better than McNair High School?
On the Success Index (US), McNair High School ranks higher (15.6 vs 11.5 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 Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology and McNair High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology: 844. McNair High School: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology and McNair High School rank in Georgia?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is 1288th of 1,308 and McNair High School is 370th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).