Buchanan Elementary School vs Hawthorne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 85 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan Elementary School
Buchanan · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
377 students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary School Buchanan, Georgia | Hawthorne Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #898 of 1,308 | #630 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #39617 of 50,301 | #31135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 377 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Buchanan | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 28.3).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 100%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.2).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 377.
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 Buchanan Elementary School better than Hawthorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary School ranks higher (41.2 vs 28.3 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 Buchanan Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary School: 377. Hawthorne Elementary School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Buchanan Elementary School is 898th of 1,308 and Hawthorne Elementary School is 630th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).