Chestatee Elementary vs Kilough Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestatee Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,159 students
Kilough Elementary School
Dawsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
| Measure | Chestatee Elementary Gainesville, Georgia | Kilough Elementary School Dawsonville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 1,308 | #346 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #12338 of 50,301 | #19362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,159 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Gainesville | Dawsonville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chestatee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 58.3).
- •Chestatee Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Chestatee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Chestatee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 51%).
- •Chestatee Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Chestatee Elementary is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 461.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Chestatee Elementary better than Kilough Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chestatee Elementary ranks higher (68.5 vs 58.3 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 Chestatee Elementary and Kilough Elementary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Dawsonville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestatee Elementary: 1,159. Kilough Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestatee Elementary and Kilough Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Chestatee Elementary is 228th of 1,308 and Kilough Elementary School is 346th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).