Jean Childs Young Middle School vs Peyton Forest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jean Childs Young Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
Peyton Forest Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Jean Childs Young Middle School Atlanta, Georgia | Peyton Forest Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 482 | #1016 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14731 of 15,369 | #42581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 657 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 31% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peyton Forest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 13.7).
- •Peyton Forest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •Peyton Forest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Peyton Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.1).
- •Jean Childs Young Middle School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 283.
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 Jean Childs Young Middle School better than Peyton Forest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Peyton Forest Elementary School ranks higher (23.6 vs 13.7 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 Jean Childs Young Middle School and Peyton Forest Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jean Childs Young Middle School: 657. Peyton Forest Elementary School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jean Childs Young Middle School and Peyton Forest Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Jean Childs Young Middle School is 456th of 482 and Peyton Forest Elementary School is 1016th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).