Button Gwinnett Elementary School vs Snelson-Golden Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Button Gwinnett Elementary School
Hinesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,162 students
Snelson-Golden Middle School
Hinesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
| Measure | Button Gwinnett Elementary School Hinesville, Georgia | Snelson-Golden Middle School Hinesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1187 of 1,308 | #385 of 482 |
| National rank | #46520 of 50,301 | #13680 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,162 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 1,162 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 27.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 23% |
| city | Hinesville | Hinesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Snelson-Golden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 17.1).
- •Button Gwinnett Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •Snelson-Golden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Button Gwinnett Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 100%).
- •Snelson-Golden Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 27.7).
- •Button Gwinnett Elementary School is the larger school with 1,162 students compared with 876.
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 Button Gwinnett Elementary School better than Snelson-Golden Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Snelson-Golden Middle School ranks higher (20.6 vs 17.1 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 Button Gwinnett Elementary School and Snelson-Golden Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hinesville and Hinesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School: 1,162. Snelson-Golden Middle School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Button Gwinnett Elementary School and Snelson-Golden Middle School rank in Georgia?
Button Gwinnett Elementary School is 1187th of 1,308 and Snelson-Golden Middle School is 385th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).