Chestatee Middle School vs Gainesville Exploration Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestatee Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
834 students
Gainesville Exploration Academy
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
| Measure | Chestatee Middle School Gainesville, Georgia | Gainesville Exploration Academy Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 482 | #963 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #10131 of 15,369 | #41201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 834 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chestatee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 25.8).
- •Chestatee Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Chestatee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Chestatee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 84%).
- •Chestatee Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Chestatee Middle School is the larger school with 834 students compared with 536.
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 Middle School better than Gainesville Exploration Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Chestatee Middle School ranks higher (38.6 vs 25.8 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 Middle School and Gainesville Exploration Academy?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestatee Middle School: 834. Gainesville Exploration Academy: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestatee Middle School and Gainesville Exploration Academy rank in Georgia?
Chestatee Middle School is 235th of 482 and Gainesville Exploration Academy is 963rd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).