Heards Ferry Elementary School vs Jackson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students
Jackson Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Heards Ferry Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | Jackson Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 1,308 | #13 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #606 of 50,301 | #587 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 699 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.9% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.9 vs 91.0).
- •Jackson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 18.3%).
- •Jackson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 502.
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 Heards Ferry Elementary School better than Jackson Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heards Ferry Elementary School and Jackson Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heards Ferry Elementary School: 699. Jackson Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heards Ferry Elementary School and Jackson Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Heards Ferry Elementary School is 14th of 1,308 and Jackson Elementary School is 13th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).