Barnett Shoals Elementary School vs Gaines Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 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
Gaines Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
| Measure | Barnett Shoals Elementary School Athens, Georgia | Gaines Elementary School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 1,308 | #1222 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #33769 of 50,301 | #47348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 13% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnett Shoals Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 15.6).
- •Barnett Shoals Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 13%).
- •Barnett Shoals Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Barnett Shoals Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.4).
- •Gaines Elementary School is the larger school with 568 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 Gaines Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Barnett Shoals Elementary School ranks higher (37.3 vs 15.6 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 Gaines Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School: 490. Gaines Elementary School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnett Shoals Elementary School and Gaines Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School is 686th of 1,308 and Gaines Elementary School is 1222nd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).