Chalker Elementary School vs Palmer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chalker Elementary School
Kennesaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
Palmer Middle School
Kennesaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Chalker Elementary School Kennesaw, Georgia | Palmer Middle School Kennesaw, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 1,308 | #96 of 482 |
| National rank | #11988 of 50,301 | #5123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 679 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| city | Kennesaw | Kennesaw |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chalker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 61.6).
- •Palmer Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Chalker Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Chalker Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 53.1%).
- •Chalker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.1).
- •Palmer Middle School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 679.
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 Chalker Elementary School better than Palmer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chalker Elementary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 61.6 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 Chalker Elementary School and Palmer Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kennesaw and Kennesaw in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chalker Elementary School: 679. Palmer Middle School: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chalker Elementary School and Palmer Middle School rank in Georgia?
Chalker Elementary School is 221st of 1,308 and Palmer Middle School is 96th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).