Cirrus Charter Academy vs Hartley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cirrus Charter Academy
Macon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
429 students
Hartley Elementary School
Macon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
| Measure | Cirrus Charter Academy Macon, Georgia | Hartley Elementary School Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1308 of 1,308 | #1096 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #50185 of 50,301 | #44526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 429 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 5.2).
- •Hartley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Cirrus Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Hartley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 100%).
- •Hartley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.9).
- •Cirrus Charter Academy is the larger school with 429 students compared with 385.
- •Cirrus Charter Academy is a charter school while Hartley Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cirrus Charter Academy better than Hartley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hartley Elementary School ranks higher (20.5 vs 5.2 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 Cirrus Charter Academy and Hartley Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cirrus Charter Academy: 429. Hartley Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cirrus Charter Academy and Hartley Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Cirrus Charter Academy is 1308th of 1,308 and Hartley Elementary School is 1096th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).