Bells Ferry Elementary School vs Palmer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.5 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
Palmer Middle School
Kennesaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Bells Ferry Elementary School Marietta, Georgia | Palmer Middle School Kennesaw, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,308 | #96 of 482 |
| National rank | #16430 of 50,301 | #5123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 704 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| city | Marietta | Kennesaw |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.5 vs 61.6).
- •Bells Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Palmer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 61.5%).
- •Bells Ferry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.1).
- •Palmer Middle School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 704.
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 Palmer Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bells Ferry Elementary School and Palmer Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Kennesaw in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bells Ferry Elementary School: 704. Palmer Middle School: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bells Ferry Elementary School and Palmer Middle School rank in Georgia?
Bells Ferry Elementary School is 291st of 1,308 and Palmer Middle School is 96th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).