Fernbank Elementary School vs Mary Lin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernbank Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
895 students
Mary Lin Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | Fernbank Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | Mary Lin Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,308 | #44 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #19178 of 50,301 | #1555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 895 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 5.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 82% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Lin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 58.5).
- •Mary Lin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •Mary Lin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 51%).
- •Mary Lin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 27.8%).
- •Mary Lin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.0).
- •Fernbank Elementary School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 526.
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 Fernbank Elementary School better than Mary Lin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Lin Elementary School ranks higher (87.3 vs 58.5 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 Fernbank Elementary School and Mary Lin Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernbank Elementary School: 895. Mary Lin Elementary School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernbank Elementary School and Mary Lin Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Fernbank Elementary School is 343rd of 1,308 and Mary Lin Elementary School is 44th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).