Bill Arp Elementary School vs Bright Star Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bill Arp Elementary School
Douglasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
Bright Star Elementary School
Douglasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
| Measure | Bill Arp Elementary School Douglasville, Georgia | Bright Star Elementary School Douglasville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 1,308 | #877 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #29178 of 50,301 | #38978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 645 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 38% |
| city | Douglasville | Douglasville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bill Arp Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 29.3).
- •Bill Arp Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Bill Arp Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Bill Arp Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 85.4%).
- •Bill Arp Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.5).
- •Bill Arp Elementary School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 481.
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 Bill Arp Elementary School better than Bright Star Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bill Arp Elementary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 29.3 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 Bill Arp Elementary School and Bright Star Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Douglasville and Douglasville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bill Arp Elementary School: 645. Bright Star Elementary School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bill Arp Elementary School and Bright Star Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Bill Arp Elementary School is 577th of 1,308 and Bright Star Elementary School is 877th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).