Heards Ferry Elementary School vs Lake Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 3.9 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
Lake Forest Elementary
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
| Measure | Heards Ferry Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | Lake Forest Elementary Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 1,308 | #896 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #606 of 50,301 | #39528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 699 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 37% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 28.5).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 29%).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 100%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.7).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 534.
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 Lake Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heards Ferry Elementary School ranks higher (90.9 vs 28.5 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 Heards Ferry Elementary School and Lake Forest Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heards Ferry Elementary School: 699. Lake Forest Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heards Ferry Elementary School and Lake Forest Elementary rank in Georgia?
Heards Ferry Elementary School is 14th of 1,308 and Lake Forest Elementary is 896th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).