Johnson High School vs The Foundry
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,318 students
The Foundry
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 6–12
28 students
| Measure | Johnson High School Gainesville, Georgia | The Foundry Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 431 | – |
| National rank | #12864 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,318 | 28 |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 28 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 5% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 14.6).
- •Johnson High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 5%).
- •Johnson High School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 5%).
- •Johnson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 82.1%).
- •The Foundry does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 14.6).
- •Johnson High School is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 28.
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 Johnson High School better than The Foundry?
On the Success Index (US), Johnson High School ranks higher (32.1 vs 14.6 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 Johnson High School and The Foundry?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson High School: 1,318. The Foundry: 28. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson High School and The Foundry rank in Georgia?
Johnson High School is 236th of 431 and The Foundry is unranked among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).