Gentian Elementary School vs Hardaway High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gentian Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
Hardaway High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students
| Measure | Gentian Elementary School Columbus, Georgia | Hardaway High School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #874 of 1,308 | #329 of 431 |
| National rank | #38927 of 50,301 | #15010 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 442 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 21% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gentian Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 21.6).
- •Gentian Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •Gentian Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Gentian Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.3).
- •Hardaway High School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 442.
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 Gentian Elementary School better than Hardaway High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gentian Elementary School ranks higher (29.4 vs 21.6 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 Gentian Elementary School and Hardaway High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gentian Elementary School: 442. Hardaway High School: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gentian Elementary School and Hardaway High School rank in Georgia?
Gentian Elementary School is 874th of 1,308 and Hardaway High School is 329th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).