Gum Springs Elementary School vs Live Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 60 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
Live Oak Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
936 students
| Measure | Gum Springs Elementary School Jefferson, Georgia | Live Oak Elementary Covington, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,308 | #1114 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #11793 of 50,301 | #45042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 939 | 936 |
| Enrollment | 939 | 936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| city | Jefferson | Covington |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gum Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 19.7).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 100%).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 936.
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 Live Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gum Springs Elementary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 19.7 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 Live Oak Elementary?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Covington in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gum Springs Elementary School: 939. Live Oak Elementary: 936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gum Springs Elementary School and Live Oak Elementary rank in Georgia?
Gum Springs Elementary School is 217th of 1,308 and Live Oak Elementary is 1114th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).