Bolton Academy Elementary vs William J. Scott Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton Academy Elementary
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
William J. Scott Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | Bolton Academy Elementary Atlanta, Georgia | William J. Scott Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 1,308 | #1157 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #20812 of 50,301 | #45991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 590 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bolton Academy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 18.2).
- •Bolton Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Bolton Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 12%).
- •Bolton Academy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 100%).
- •William J. Scott Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.0).
- •Bolton Academy Elementary is the larger school with 590 students compared with 319.
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 Bolton Academy Elementary better than William J. Scott Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bolton Academy Elementary ranks higher (56.2 vs 18.2 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 Bolton Academy Elementary and William J. Scott Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolton Academy Elementary: 590. William J. Scott Elementary School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolton Academy Elementary and William J. Scott Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Bolton Academy Elementary is 379th of 1,308 and William J. Scott Elementary School is 1157th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).