Briarlake Elementary School vs Hawthorne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarlake Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Briarlake Elementary School Decatur, Georgia | Hawthorne Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 1,308 | #630 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #6797 of 50,301 | #31135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| city | Decatur | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarlake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 41.2).
- •Briarlake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Briarlake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Briarlake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 83.1%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.0).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 360.
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 Briarlake Elementary School better than Hawthorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Briarlake Elementary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 41.2 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 Briarlake Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarlake Elementary School: 360. Hawthorne Elementary School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarlake Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Briarlake Elementary School is 135th of 1,308 and Hawthorne Elementary School is 630th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).