Big Shanty Elementary School vs Palmer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.7 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
Palmer Middle School
Kennesaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Big Shanty Elementary School Kennesaw, Georgia | Palmer Middle School Kennesaw, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 1,308 | #96 of 482 |
| National rank | #17695 of 50,301 | #5123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 511 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| city | Kennesaw | Kennesaw |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.7 vs 61.6).
- •Palmer Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Palmer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Big Shanty Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 53.1%).
- •Big Shanty Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.1).
- •Palmer Middle School is the larger school with 803 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 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 Big Shanty Elementary School and Palmer Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Kennesaw and Kennesaw in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Shanty Elementary School: 511. Palmer Middle School: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Shanty Elementary School and Palmer Middle School rank in Georgia?
Big Shanty Elementary School is 314th of 1,308 and Palmer Middle School is 96th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).