Gaines Elementary School vs Whit Davis Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 3.4 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
Whit Davis Road Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Gaines Elementary School Athens, Georgia | Whit Davis Road Elementary School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1222 of 1,308 | #813 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #47348 of 50,301 | #37534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 568 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 38% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whit Davis Road Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 15.6).
- •Whit Davis Road Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 13%).
- •Whit Davis Road Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 14%).
- •Whit Davis Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 100%).
- •Whit Davis Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.4).
- •Gaines Elementary School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 395.
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 Whit Davis Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whit Davis Road Elementary School ranks higher (31.6 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 Whit Davis Road Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaines Elementary School: 568. Whit Davis Road Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaines Elementary School and Whit Davis Road Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Gaines Elementary School is 1222nd of 1,308 and Whit Davis Road Elementary School is 813th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).