Jacob G. Smith Elementary School vs Jenkins High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Jenkins High School
Savannah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
| Measure | Jacob G. Smith Elementary School Savannah, Georgia | Jenkins High School Savannah, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 1,308 | #264 of 431 |
| National rank | #11241 of 50,301 | #13739 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 466 | 1,265 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 1,265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 25% |
| city | Savannah | Savannah |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 28.1).
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 25%).
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 33%).
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 73.9%).
- •Jacob G. Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.9).
- •Jenkins High School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 466.
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 Jacob G. Smith Elementary School better than Jenkins High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 28.1 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 Jacob G. Smith Elementary School and Jenkins High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Savannah and Savannah in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School: 466. Jenkins High School: 1,265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacob G. Smith Elementary School and Jenkins High School rank in Georgia?
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School is 202nd of 1,308 and Jenkins High School is 264th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).