Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts vs Mercer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
770 students
Mercer Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts Savannah, Georgia | Mercer Middle School Garden City, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,308 | #428 of 482 |
| National rank | #10788 of 50,301 | #14374 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 770 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 9% |
| city | Savannah | Garden City |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 16.4).
- •Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (59% vs 9%).
- •Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 10%).
- •Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 84.6%).
- •Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.1).
- •Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts is the larger school with 770 students compared with 512.
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 Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts better than Mercer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts ranks higher (70.7 vs 16.4 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 Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts and Mercer Middle School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Savannah and Garden City in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts: 770. Mercer Middle School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts and Mercer Middle School rank in Georgia?
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts is 192nd of 1,308 and Mercer Middle School is 428th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).