Cedar Shoals High School vs Gaines Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 886 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Shoals High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,489 students
Gaines Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
| Measure | Cedar Shoals High School Athens, Georgia | Gaines Elementary School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 431 | #1222 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #15198 of 16,910 | #47348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,489 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 1,489 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Shoals High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 15.6).
- •Cedar Shoals High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Cedar Shoals High School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 14%).
- •Gaines Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •Cedar Shoals High School is the larger school with 1,489 students compared with 568.
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 Cedar Shoals High School better than Gaines Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Shoals High School ranks higher (20.4 vs 15.6 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 Cedar Shoals High School and Gaines Elementary School?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Shoals High School: 1,489. Gaines Elementary School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Shoals High School and Gaines Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Cedar Shoals High School is 338th of 431 and Gaines Elementary School is 1222nd of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).