Bessie L. Baggett Elementary vs Sam D. Panter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.4 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
Sam D. Panter Elementary School
Hiram · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
| Measure | Bessie L. Baggett Elementary Powder Springs, Georgia | Sam D. Panter Elementary School Hiram, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 1,308 | #591 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #25284 of 50,301 | #29765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 549 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| city | Powder Springs | Hiram |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 43.3).
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 70.6%).
- •Sam D. Panter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.9).
- •Bessie L. Baggett Elementary is the larger school with 549 students compared with 506.
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 Sam D. Panter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie L. Baggett Elementary ranks higher (49.8 vs 43.3 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 Sam D. Panter Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Powder Springs and Hiram in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary: 549. Sam D. Panter Elementary School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie L. Baggett Elementary and Sam D. Panter Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary is 491st of 1,308 and Sam D. Panter Elementary School is 591st of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).