Birney Elementary School vs Russell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birney Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
725 students
Russell Elementary School
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
| Measure | Birney Elementary School Marietta, Georgia | Russell Elementary School Smyrna, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1040 of 1,308 | #744 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #43201 of 50,301 | #35414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 725 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 38% |
| city | Marietta | Smyrna |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 22.6).
- •Russell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Russell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Russell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 100%).
- •Russell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 10.8).
- •Birney Elementary School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 568.
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 Birney Elementary School better than Russell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Elementary School ranks higher (34.8 vs 22.6 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 Birney Elementary School and Russell Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Smyrna in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Elementary School: 725. Russell Elementary School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Elementary School and Russell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Birney Elementary School is 1040th of 1,308 and Russell Elementary School is 744th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).