Flat Shoals Elementary School vs Heritage Academy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flat Shoals Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Heritage Academy Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
| Measure | Flat Shoals Elementary School Decatur, Georgia | Heritage Academy Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1246 of 1,308 | #1066 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #47960 of 50,301 | #43841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 373 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 23% |
| city | Decatur | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Academy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 14.3).
- •Heritage Academy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 11%).
- •Heritage Academy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Heritage Academy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 12.0).
- •Heritage Academy Elementary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 373.
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 Flat Shoals Elementary School better than Heritage Academy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Academy Elementary School ranks higher (21.6 vs 14.3 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 Flat Shoals Elementary School and Heritage Academy Elementary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flat Shoals Elementary School: 373. Heritage Academy Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flat Shoals Elementary School and Heritage Academy Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Flat Shoals Elementary School is 1246th of 1,308 and Heritage Academy Elementary School is 1066th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).