Gum Springs Elementary School vs West Jackson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 345 m 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
West Jackson Middle School
Jefferson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
951 students
| Measure | Gum Springs Elementary School Jefferson, Georgia | West Jackson Middle School Jefferson, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,308 | #101 of 482 |
| National rank | #11793 of 50,301 | #5384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 939 | 951 |
| Enrollment | 939 | 951 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| city | Jefferson | Jefferson |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gum Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 60.5).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 34.1%).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.6).
- •West Jackson Middle School is the larger school with 951 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 West Jackson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gum Springs Elementary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 60.5 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 West Jackson Middle School?
About 345 m in a straight line, between Jefferson and Jefferson in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gum Springs Elementary School: 939. West Jackson Middle School: 951. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gum Springs Elementary School and West Jackson Middle School rank in Georgia?
Gum Springs Elementary School is 217th of 1,308 and West Jackson Middle School is 101st of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).