Colham Ferry Elementary School vs High Shoals Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colham Ferry Elementary School
Watkinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
High Shoals Elementary School
Bishop · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
| Measure | Colham Ferry Elementary School Watkinsville, Georgia | High Shoals Elementary School Bishop, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #62 of 1,308 | #50 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #2303 of 50,301 | #1784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 587 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| city | Watkinsville | Bishop |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Shoals Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 85.3).
- •High Shoals Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •High Shoals Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •High Shoals Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 21%).
- •Colham Ferry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Colham Ferry Elementary School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 585.
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 Colham Ferry Elementary School better than High Shoals Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), High Shoals Elementary School ranks higher (86.6 vs 85.3 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 Colham Ferry Elementary School and High Shoals Elementary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Watkinsville and Bishop in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colham Ferry Elementary School: 587. High Shoals Elementary School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colham Ferry Elementary School and High Shoals Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Colham Ferry Elementary School is 62nd of 1,308 and High Shoals Elementary School is 50th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).