Hesse School vs Oglethorpe Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hesse School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
996 students
Oglethorpe Charter School
Savannah · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
567 students
| Measure | Hesse School Savannah, Georgia | Oglethorpe Charter School Savannah, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 1,308 | #287 of 482 |
| National rank | #33975 of 50,301 | #11403 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 996 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 996 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 34% |
| city | Savannah | Savannah |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesse School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 32.5).
- •Hesse School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Oglethorpe Charter School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Hesse School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 87.8%).
- •Oglethorpe Charter School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Hesse School is the larger school with 996 students compared with 567.
- •Hesse School is a public school while Oglethorpe 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 Hesse School better than Oglethorpe Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Hesse School ranks higher (37.0 vs 32.5 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 Hesse School and Oglethorpe Charter School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Savannah and Savannah in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hesse School: 996. Oglethorpe Charter School: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hesse School and Oglethorpe Charter School rank in Georgia?
Hesse School is 693rd of 1,308 and Oglethorpe Charter School is 287th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).