Gentian Elementary School vs Vanderlyn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 170 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
Vanderlyn Elementary School
Dunwoody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Gentian Elementary School Columbus, Georgia | Vanderlyn Elementary School Dunwoody, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #874 of 1,308 | #17 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #38927 of 50,301 | #785 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 85% |
| city | Columbus | Dunwoody |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanderlyn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.0 vs 29.4).
- •Vanderlyn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 29%).
- •Vanderlyn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 39%).
- •Vanderlyn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 100%).
- •Gentian Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.2).
- •Gentian Elementary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 441.
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 Vanderlyn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Vanderlyn Elementary School ranks higher (90.0 vs 29.4 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 Vanderlyn Elementary School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Dunwoody in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gentian Elementary School: 442. Vanderlyn Elementary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gentian Elementary School and Vanderlyn Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Gentian Elementary School is 874th of 1,308 and Vanderlyn Elementary School is 17th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).