Gainesville Exploration Academy vs Horizon Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesville Exploration Academy
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
Horizon Academy School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
| Measure | Gainesville Exploration Academy Gainesville, Georgia | Horizon Academy School Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #963 of 1,308 | #399 of 431 |
| National rank | #41201 of 50,301 | #16414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 536 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 29.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gainesville Exploration Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 12.3).
- •Gainesville Exploration Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 84.1%).
- •Gainesville Exploration Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 29.0).
- •Gainesville Exploration Academy is the larger school with 536 students compared with 464.
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 Gainesville Exploration Academy better than Horizon Academy School?
On the Success Index (US), Gainesville Exploration Academy ranks higher (25.8 vs 12.3 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 Gainesville Exploration Academy and Horizon Academy School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville Exploration Academy: 536. Horizon Academy School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville Exploration Academy and Horizon Academy School rank in Georgia?
Gainesville Exploration Academy is 963rd of 1,308 and Horizon Academy School is 399th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).