Barnett Shoals Elementary School vs Barrow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Barrow Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
| Measure | Barnett Shoals Elementary School Athens, Georgia | Barrow Elementary School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 1,308 | #477 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #33769 of 50,301 | #24789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 37.3).
- •Barrow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Barrow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Barrow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 100%).
- •Barnett Shoals Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.9).
- •Barnett Shoals Elementary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 456.
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 Barnett Shoals Elementary School better than Barrow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Barrow Elementary School ranks higher (50.5 vs 37.3 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 Barnett Shoals Elementary School and Barrow Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School: 490. Barrow Elementary School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnett Shoals Elementary School and Barrow Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School is 686th of 1,308 and Barrow Elementary School is 477th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).