Fernbank Elementary School vs Westchester Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 1.0 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
Westchester Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
174 students
| Measure | Fernbank Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | Westchester Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,308 | #9 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #19178 of 50,301 | #505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 895 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 5.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 82% |
| city | Atlanta | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westchester Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 58.5).
- •Westchester Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •Westchester Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 51%).
- •Westchester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 27.8%).
- •Westchester Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.0).
- •Fernbank Elementary School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 174.
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 Westchester Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westchester Elementary School ranks higher (91.4 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 Westchester Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernbank Elementary School: 895. Westchester Elementary School: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernbank Elementary School and Westchester Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Fernbank Elementary School is 343rd of 1,308 and Westchester Elementary School is 9th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).