Bells Ferry Elementary School vs Chalker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bells Ferry Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
Chalker Elementary School
Kennesaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
| Measure | Bells Ferry Elementary School Marietta, Georgia | Chalker Elementary School Kennesaw, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,308 | #221 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #16430 of 50,301 | #11988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 704 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| city | Marietta | Kennesaw |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chalker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 62.5).
- •Bells Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Chalker Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Chalker Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 61.5%).
- •Chalker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •Bells Ferry Elementary School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 679.
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 Bells Ferry Elementary School better than Chalker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chalker Elementary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 62.5 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 Bells Ferry Elementary School and Chalker Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Kennesaw in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bells Ferry Elementary School: 704. Chalker Elementary School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bells Ferry Elementary School and Chalker Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Bells Ferry Elementary School is 291st of 1,308 and Chalker Elementary School is 221st of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).