Foothills Regional High School vs Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Regional High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,475 students
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Foothills Regional High School Athens, Georgia | Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 431 | #257 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #15650 of 16,910 | #14648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,475 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 1,475 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 52.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 63% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 17.7).
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 22%).
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 31%).
- •Foothills Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 74.4%).
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 52.7).
- •Foothills Regional High School is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 492.
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 Foothills Regional High School better than Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 17.7 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 Foothills Regional High School and Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Regional High School: 1,475. Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Regional High School and Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Foothills Regional High School is 356th of 431 and Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is 257th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).