Blanchard Elementary School vs Shaw High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanchard Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Shaw High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,162 students
| Measure | Blanchard Elementary School Columbus, Georgia | Shaw High School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #694 of 1,308 | #303 of 431 |
| National rank | #34021 of 50,301 | #14492 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 451 | 1,162 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 1,162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 20% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blanchard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 24.5).
- •Blanchard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 20%).
- •Blanchard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Shaw High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 82.5%).
- •Blanchard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •Shaw High School is the larger school with 1,162 students compared with 451.
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 Blanchard Elementary School better than Shaw High School?
On the Success Index (US), Blanchard Elementary School ranks higher (36.9 vs 24.5 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 Blanchard Elementary School and Shaw High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanchard Elementary School: 451. Shaw High School: 1,162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanchard Elementary School and Shaw High School rank in Georgia?
Blanchard Elementary School is 694th of 1,308 and Shaw High School is 303rd of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).