Herman J. Russell West End Academy vs KIPP Strive Primary Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
KIPP Strive Primary Charter School
Atlanta · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
| Measure | Herman J. Russell West End Academy Atlanta, Georgia | KIPP Strive Primary Charter School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 482 | #802 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #13844 of 15,369 | #37043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 342 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 46% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Strive Primary Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 19.6).
- •KIPP Strive Primary Charter School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 15%).
- •KIPP Strive Primary Charter School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 23%).
- •Herman J. Russell West End Academy does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 16.5).
- •KIPP Strive Primary Charter School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 342.
- •Herman J. Russell West End Academy is a public school while KIPP Strive Primary Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Herman J. Russell West End Academy better than KIPP Strive Primary Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Strive Primary Charter School ranks higher (32.3 vs 19.6 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 Herman J. Russell West End Academy and KIPP Strive Primary Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy: 342. KIPP Strive Primary Charter School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman J. Russell West End Academy and KIPP Strive Primary Charter School rank in Georgia?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy is 394th of 482 and KIPP Strive Primary Charter School is 802nd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).