Clayton Elementary School vs Finch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
Finch Elementary
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | Clayton Elementary School Canton, Georgia | Finch Elementary Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 1,308 | #1149 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #20440 of 50,301 | #45847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 290 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 15% |
| city | Canton | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 18.4).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 100%).
- •Finch Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.6).
- •Finch Elementary is the larger school with 291 students compared with 290.
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 Clayton Elementary School better than Finch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Elementary School ranks higher (56.7 vs 18.4 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 Clayton Elementary School and Finch Elementary?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Canton and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Elementary School: 290. Finch Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Elementary School and Finch Elementary rank in Georgia?
Clayton Elementary School is 371st of 1,308 and Finch Elementary is 1149th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).