Gum Springs Elementary School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gum Springs Elementary School
Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
939 students
Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,009 students
| Measure | Gum Springs Elementary School Jefferson, Georgia | Jefferson Middle School Jefferson, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,308 | #31 of 482 |
| National rank | #11793 of 50,301 | #1687 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 939 | 1,009 |
| Enrollment | 939 | 1,009 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| city | Jefferson | Jefferson |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 69.3).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 31.9%).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 939.
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 Gum Springs Elementary School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (78.7 vs 69.3 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 Gum Springs Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Jefferson in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gum Springs Elementary School: 939. Jefferson Middle School: 1,009. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gum Springs Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Georgia?
Gum Springs Elementary School is 217th of 1,308 and Jefferson Middle School is 31st of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).