Gainesville High School vs McEver Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.6 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
McEver Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Gainesville High School Gainesville, Georgia | McEver Elementary School Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 431 | #726 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #11811 of 16,910 | #34833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,077 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 2,077 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.6 vs 35.7).
- •McEver Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Gainesville High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Gainesville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 85.6%).
- •McEver Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Gainesville High School is the larger school with 2,077 students compared with 487.
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 McEver Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gainesville High School and McEver Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville High School: 2,077. McEver Elementary School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville High School and McEver Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Gainesville High School is 202nd of 431 and McEver Elementary School is 726th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).