DeRenne Middle School vs Ellis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeRenne Middle School
Savannah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
Ellis Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
419 students
| Measure | DeRenne Middle School Savannah, Georgia | Ellis Elementary School Savannah, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 482 | #318 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14015 of 15,369 | #17787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 484 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 41% |
| city | Savannah | Savannah |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 18.5).
- •Ellis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 12%).
- •Ellis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 12%).
- •Ellis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 94%).
- •Ellis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.5).
- •DeRenne Middle School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 419.
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 DeRenne Middle School better than Ellis Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellis Elementary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 18.5 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 DeRenne Middle School and Ellis Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Savannah and Savannah in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeRenne Middle School: 484. Ellis Elementary School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeRenne Middle School and Ellis Elementary School rank in Georgia?
DeRenne Middle School is 403rd of 482 and Ellis Elementary School is 318th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).