Big Shanty Elementary School vs Kennesaw Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Shanty Elementary School
Kennesaw · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
511 students
Kennesaw Elementary School
Kennesaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
560 students
| Measure | Big Shanty Elementary School Kennesaw, Georgia | Kennesaw Elementary School Kennesaw, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #314 of 1,308 | #208 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #17695 of 50,301 | #11390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 511 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Kennesaw | Kennesaw |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennesaw Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 60.7).
- •Big Shanty Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 51.3%).
- •Kennesaw Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.4).
- •Kennesaw Elementary School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 511.
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 Big Shanty Elementary School better than Kennesaw Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennesaw Elementary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 60.7 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 Big Shanty Elementary School and Kennesaw Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Kennesaw and Kennesaw in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Shanty Elementary School: 511. Kennesaw Elementary School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Shanty Elementary School and Kennesaw Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Big Shanty Elementary School is 314th of 1,308 and Kennesaw Elementary School is 208th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).