Clairemont Elementary School vs Fernbank Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clairemont Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
162 students
Fernbank Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
895 students
| Measure | Clairemont Elementary School Decatur, Georgia | Fernbank Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,308 | #343 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #6739 of 50,301 | #19178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 162 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| city | Decatur | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clairemont Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 58.5).
- •Clairemont Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Clairemont Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Fernbank Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 32.1%).
- •Clairemont Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 16.0).
- •Fernbank Elementary School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 162.
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 Clairemont Elementary School better than Fernbank Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clairemont Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 58.5 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 Clairemont Elementary School and Fernbank Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clairemont Elementary School: 162. Fernbank Elementary School: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clairemont Elementary School and Fernbank Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Clairemont Elementary School is 134th of 1,308 and Fernbank Elementary School is 343rd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).