Finch Elementary vs Herman J. Russell West End Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finch Elementary
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
| Measure | Finch Elementary Atlanta, Georgia | Herman J. Russell West End Academy Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,308 | #394 of 482 |
| National rank | #45847 of 50,301 | #13844 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 291 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 15% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herman J. Russell West End Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 18.4).
- •Herman J. Russell West End Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Finch Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.0).
- •Herman J. Russell West End Academy is the larger school with 342 students compared with 291.
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 Finch Elementary better than Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Herman J. Russell West End Academy ranks higher (19.6 vs 18.4 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 Finch Elementary and Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finch Elementary: 291. Herman J. Russell West End Academy: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finch Elementary and Herman J. Russell West End Academy rank in Georgia?
Finch Elementary is 1149th of 1,308 and Herman J. Russell West End Academy is 394th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).