Gaines Elementary School vs Hilsman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 190 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaines Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
Hilsman Middle School
Athens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
624 students
| Measure | Gaines Elementary School Athens, Georgia | Hilsman Middle School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1222 of 1,308 | #351 of 482 |
| National rank | #47348 of 50,301 | #12924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 568 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 26% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilsman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 15.6).
- •Hilsman Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 13%).
- •Hilsman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 14%).
- •Hilsman Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.4).
- •Hilsman Middle School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 568.
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 Gaines Elementary School better than Hilsman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilsman Middle School ranks higher (24.6 vs 15.6 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 Gaines Elementary School and Hilsman Middle School?
About 190 m in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaines Elementary School: 568. Hilsman Middle School: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaines Elementary School and Hilsman Middle School rank in Georgia?
Gaines Elementary School is 1222nd of 1,308 and Hilsman Middle School is 351st of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).