DeRenne Middle School vs Jacob G. Smith 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
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | DeRenne Middle School Savannah, Georgia | Jacob G. Smith Elementary School Savannah, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #403 of 482 | #202 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14015 of 15,369 | #11241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 484 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 61% |
| city | Savannah | Savannah |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 18.5).
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 12%).
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 12%).
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 94%).
- •DeRenne Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.3).
- •DeRenne Middle School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 466.
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 Jacob G. Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 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 Jacob G. Smith 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. Jacob G. Smith Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeRenne Middle School and Jacob G. Smith Elementary School rank in Georgia?
DeRenne Middle School is 403rd of 482 and Jacob G. Smith Elementary School is 202nd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).