Barnett Shoals Elementary School vs Colham Ferry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 9.0 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
Colham Ferry Elementary School
Watkinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
| Measure | Barnett Shoals Elementary School Athens, Georgia | Colham Ferry Elementary School Watkinsville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #686 of 1,308 | #62 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #33769 of 50,301 | #2303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 71% |
| city | Athens | Watkinsville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colham Ferry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 37.3).
- •Colham Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 41%).
- •Colham Ferry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •Colham Ferry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 100%).
- •Barnett Shoals Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.7).
- •Colham Ferry Elementary School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 490.
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 Colham Ferry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Colham Ferry Elementary School ranks higher (85.3 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 Colham Ferry Elementary School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Athens and Watkinsville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School: 490. Colham Ferry Elementary School: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnett Shoals Elementary School and Colham Ferry Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School is 686th of 1,308 and Colham Ferry Elementary School is 62nd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).