Gaines Elementary School vs Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 5.3 km 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
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Gaines Elementary School Athens, Georgia | Howard B. Stroud Elementary School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1222 of 1,308 | #989 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #47348 of 50,301 | #41929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 568 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 27% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard B. Stroud Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 15.6).
- •Howard B. Stroud Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Howard B. Stroud Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Howard B. Stroud Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.4).
- •Gaines Elementary School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 350.
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 Howard B. Stroud Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard B. Stroud Elementary 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 Howard B. Stroud Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaines Elementary School: 568. Howard B. Stroud Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaines Elementary School and Howard B. Stroud Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Gaines Elementary School is 1222nd of 1,308 and Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is 989th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).