Butler Elementary School vs Mercer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Mercer Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | Butler Elementary School Savannah, Georgia | Mercer Middle School Garden City, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1047 of 1,308 | #428 of 482 |
| National rank | #43317 of 50,301 | #14374 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 524 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 9% |
| city | Savannah | Garden City |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 16.4).
- •Butler Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 9%).
- •Butler Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Mercer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 89.3%).
- •Butler Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Butler Elementary School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 512.
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 Butler Elementary School better than Mercer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Butler Elementary School ranks higher (22.4 vs 16.4 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 Butler Elementary School and Mercer Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Savannah and Garden City in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Elementary School: 524. Mercer Middle School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Elementary School and Mercer Middle School rank in Georgia?
Butler Elementary School is 1047th of 1,308 and Mercer Middle School is 428th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).