Bessie L. Baggett Elementary vs Hal Hutchens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary
Powder Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
Hal Hutchens Elementary
Douglasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
| Measure | Bessie L. Baggett Elementary Powder Springs, Georgia | Hal Hutchens Elementary Douglasville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 1,308 | #444 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #25284 of 50,301 | #23396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 549 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| city | Powder Springs | Douglasville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hal Hutchens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 49.8).
- •Hal Hutchens Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Hal Hutchens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 71.1%).
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.5).
- •Hal Hutchens Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 549.
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 Bessie L. Baggett Elementary better than Hal Hutchens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hal Hutchens Elementary ranks higher (52.5 vs 49.8 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 Bessie L. Baggett Elementary and Hal Hutchens Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Powder Springs and Douglasville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary: 549. Hal Hutchens Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie L. Baggett Elementary and Hal Hutchens Elementary rank in Georgia?
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary is 491st of 1,308 and Hal Hutchens Elementary is 444th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).