Dames Ferry Elementary School vs Jones County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dames Ferry Elementary School
Gray · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
Jones County High School
Gray · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,614 students
| Measure | Dames Ferry Elementary School Gray, Georgia | Jones County High School Gray, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 1,308 | #147 of 431 |
| National rank | #19351 of 50,301 | #9545 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 613 | 1,614 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 1,614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| city | Gray | Gray |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dames Ferry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 45.6).
- •Dames Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Dames Ferry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Jones County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 39.8%).
- •Dames Ferry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.5).
- •Jones County High School is the larger school with 1,614 students compared with 613.
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 Dames Ferry Elementary School better than Jones County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dames Ferry Elementary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 45.6 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 Dames Ferry Elementary School and Jones County High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Gray and Gray in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dames Ferry Elementary School: 613. Jones County High School: 1,614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dames Ferry Elementary School and Jones County High School rank in Georgia?
Dames Ferry Elementary School is 345th of 1,308 and Jones County High School is 147th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).