Big Shanty Elementary School vs Kennesaw Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.0 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 Mountain High School
Kennesaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,695 students
| Measure | Big Shanty Elementary School Kennesaw, Georgia | Kennesaw Mountain High School Kennesaw, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 1,308 | #52 of 431 |
| National rank | #17695 of 50,301 | #4746 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 511 | 1,695 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 1,695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| city | Kennesaw | Kennesaw |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennesaw Mountain High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 60.7).
- •Kennesaw Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Kennesaw Mountain High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Kennesaw Mountain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 50.9%).
- •Big Shanty Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.6).
- •Kennesaw Mountain High School is the larger school with 1,695 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 Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennesaw Mountain High School ranks higher (64.1 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 Mountain High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Kennesaw and Kennesaw in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Shanty Elementary School: 511. Kennesaw Mountain High School: 1,695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Shanty Elementary School and Kennesaw Mountain High School rank in Georgia?
Big Shanty Elementary School is 314th of 1,308 and Kennesaw Mountain High School is 52nd of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).