Herman J. Russell West End Academy vs M. A. Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.6 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
M. A. Jones Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
| Measure | Herman J. Russell West End Academy Atlanta, Georgia | M. A. Jones Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 482 | #1122 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #13844 of 15,369 | #45164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 342 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.6 vs 19.5).
- •M. A. Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •M. A. Jones Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Herman J. Russell West End Academy does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.6).
- •M. A. Jones Elementary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 342.
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 M. A. Jones 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 Herman J. Russell West End Academy and M. A. Jones Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy: 342. M. A. Jones Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman J. Russell West End Academy and M. A. Jones Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy is 394th of 482 and M. A. Jones Elementary School is 1122nd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).