Hill City Elementary School vs Pickens County Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill City Elementary School
Jasper · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
602 students
Pickens County Junior High School
Jasper · Public middle · Grades 7–8
638 students
| Measure | Hill City Elementary School Jasper, Georgia | Pickens County Junior High School Jasper, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 1,308 | #196 of 482 |
| National rank | #19651 of 50,301 | #8971 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 602 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 45% |
| city | Jasper | Jasper |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hill City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 43.9).
- •Hill City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Hill City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Pickens County Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 59.5%).
- •Hill City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.2).
- •Pickens County Junior High School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 602.
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 Hill City Elementary School better than Pickens County Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hill City Elementary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 43.9 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 Hill City Elementary School and Pickens County Junior High School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Jasper and Jasper in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill City Elementary School: 602. Pickens County Junior High School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill City Elementary School and Pickens County Junior High School rank in Georgia?
Hill City Elementary School is 349th of 1,308 and Pickens County Junior High School is 196th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).