Barrow Elementary School vs Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.8 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
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Barrow Elementary School Athens, Georgia | Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,308 | #257 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #24789 of 50,301 | #14648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 63% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 50.5).
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 77.4%).
- •Barrow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.2).
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is the larger school with 492 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 Barrow Elementary School better than Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 50.5 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 Barrow Elementary School and Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrow Elementary School: 456. Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrow Elementary School and Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Barrow Elementary School is 477th of 1,308 and Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is 257th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).