Gainesville High School vs Horizon Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesville High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,077 students
Horizon Academy School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
| Measure | Gainesville High School Gainesville, Georgia | Horizon Academy School Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 431 | #399 of 431 |
| National rank | #11811 of 16,910 | #16414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,077 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 2,077 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 29.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gainesville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 12.3).
- •Gainesville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 84.1%).
- •Gainesville High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 29.0).
- •Gainesville High School is the larger school with 2,077 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 High School better than Horizon Academy School?
On the Success Index (US), Gainesville High School ranks higher (36.6 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 High School and Horizon Academy School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville High School: 2,077. Horizon Academy School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville High School and Horizon Academy School rank in Georgia?
Gainesville High School is 202nd of 431 and Horizon Academy School is 399th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).