Chestatee High School vs Gainesville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestatee High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,245 students
Gainesville High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,077 students
| Measure | Chestatee High School Gainesville, Georgia | Gainesville High School Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 431 | #202 of 431 |
| National rank | #11603 of 16,910 | #11811 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,245 | 2,077 |
| Enrollment | 1,245 | 2,077 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.4 vs 36.6).
- •Chestatee High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Chestatee High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Gainesville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 62.6%).
- •Chestatee High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Gainesville High School is the larger school with 2,077 students compared with 1,245.
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 Chestatee High School better than Gainesville High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chestatee High School and Gainesville High School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestatee High School: 1,245. Gainesville High School: 2,077. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestatee High School and Gainesville High School rank in Georgia?
Chestatee High School is 197th of 431 and Gainesville High School is 202nd of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).