Laney High School vs W.S. Hornsby Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laney High School
Augusta · Public high · Grades 9–12
736 students
W.S. Hornsby Elementary School
Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
| Measure | Laney High School Augusta, Georgia | W.S. Hornsby Elementary School Augusta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 431 | #1279 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #16535 of 16,910 | #48749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 736 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Augusta | Augusta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W.S. Hornsby Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.4 vs 10.9).
- •W.S. Hornsby Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Laney High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •W.S. Hornsby Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.1).
- •Laney High School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 508.
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 Laney High School better than W.S. Hornsby Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), W.S. Hornsby Elementary School ranks higher (12.4 vs 10.9 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 Laney High School and W.S. Hornsby Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Augusta and Augusta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laney High School: 736. W.S. Hornsby Elementary School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laney High School and W.S. Hornsby Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Laney High School is 412th of 431 and W.S. Hornsby Elementary School is 1279th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).