Brighten Academy vs Zest Preparatory Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighten Academy
Douglasville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
812 students
Zest Preparatory Academy School
Douglasville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
209 students
| Measure | Brighten Academy Douglasville, Georgia | Zest Preparatory Academy School Douglasville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 1,308 | #298 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #21220 of 50,301 | #17038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 812 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Douglasville | Douglasville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zest Preparatory Academy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 55.6).
- •Brighten Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 42.6%).
- •Zest Preparatory Academy School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.3).
- •Brighten Academy is the larger school with 812 students compared with 209.
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 Brighten Academy better than Zest Preparatory Academy School?
On the Success Index (US), Zest Preparatory Academy School ranks higher (61.7 vs 55.6 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 Brighten Academy and Zest Preparatory Academy School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Douglasville and Douglasville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighten Academy: 812. Zest Preparatory Academy School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighten Academy and Zest Preparatory Academy School rank in Georgia?
Brighten Academy is 394th of 1,308 and Zest Preparatory Academy School is 298th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).