Cartersville Elementary School vs Emerson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cartersville Elementary School
Cartersville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
629 students
Emerson Elementary School
Emerson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
| Measure | Cartersville Elementary School Cartersville, Georgia | Emerson Elementary School Emerson, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 1,308 | #573 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #24437 of 50,301 | #28988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 629 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| city | Cartersville | Emerson |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cartersville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 44.4).
- •Cartersville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Cartersville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Cartersville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 77.9%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.3).
- •Cartersville Elementary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 385.
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 Cartersville Elementary School better than Emerson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cartersville Elementary School ranks higher (51.0 vs 44.4 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 Cartersville Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Cartersville and Emerson in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cartersville Elementary School: 629. Emerson Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cartersville Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Cartersville Elementary School is 468th of 1,308 and Emerson Elementary School is 573rd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).