Barrow Elementary School vs Classic City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Classic City High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
58 students
| Measure | Barrow Elementary School Athens, Georgia | Classic City High School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,308 | – |
| National rank | #24789 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 456 | 58 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 58 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 5% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 15.7).
- •Barrow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 5%).
- •Barrow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 15%).
- •Barrow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 82.8%).
- •Classic City High School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.9).
- •Barrow Elementary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 58.
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 Barrow Elementary School better than Classic City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Barrow Elementary School ranks higher (50.5 vs 15.7 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 Barrow Elementary School and Classic City High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrow Elementary School: 456. Classic City High School: 58. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrow Elementary School and Classic City High School rank in Georgia?
Barrow Elementary School is 477th of 1,308 and Classic City High School is unranked among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).