Islands High School vs May Howard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Islands High School
Savannah · Public high · Grades 9–12
752 students
May Howard Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students
| Measure | Islands High School Savannah, Georgia | May Howard Elementary School Savannah, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 431 | #147 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #8763 of 16,910 | #7530 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 752 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 64% |
| city | Savannah | Savannah |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •May Howard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 48.5).
- •May Howard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 26%).
- •May Howard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •May Howard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 37.9%).
- •May Howard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.9).
- •Islands High School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 539.
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 Islands High School better than May Howard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), May Howard Elementary School ranks higher (75.7 vs 48.5 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 Islands High School and May Howard Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Savannah and Savannah in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Islands High School: 752. May Howard Elementary School: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Islands High School and May Howard Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Islands High School is 126th of 431 and May Howard Elementary School is 147th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).