Garden Hills Elementary School vs Willis A. Sutton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Hills Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,619 students
| Measure | Garden Hills Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | Willis A. Sutton Middle School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #465 of 1,308 | #69 of 482 |
| National rank | #24324 of 50,301 | #3774 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 1,619 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 1,619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willis A. Sutton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 51.2).
- •Willis A. Sutton Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Willis A. Sutton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Willis A. Sutton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 72.5%).
- •Garden Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.0).
- •Willis A. Sutton Middle School is the larger school with 1,619 students compared with 494.
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 Garden Hills Elementary School better than Willis A. Sutton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Willis A. Sutton Middle School ranks higher (68.1 vs 51.2 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 Garden Hills Elementary School and Willis A. Sutton Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Hills Elementary School: 494. Willis A. Sutton Middle School: 1,619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Hills Elementary School and Willis A. Sutton Middle School rank in Georgia?
Garden Hills Elementary School is 465th of 1,308 and Willis A. Sutton Middle School is 69th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).