Lonnie Jackson Academy vs Mary A Buckner Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lonnie Jackson Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Mary A Buckner Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students
| Measure | Lonnie Jackson Academy Columbus, Georgia | Mary A Buckner Academy Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1294 of 1,308 | #1306 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #49273 of 50,301 | #49983 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 395 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lonnie Jackson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.7 vs 7.4).
- •Lonnie Jackson Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.7).
- •Mary A Buckner Academy is the larger school with 789 students compared with 395.
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 Lonnie Jackson Academy better than Mary A Buckner Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lonnie Jackson Academy ranks higher (10.7 vs 7.4 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 Lonnie Jackson Academy and Mary A Buckner Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lonnie Jackson Academy: 395. Mary A Buckner Academy: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lonnie Jackson Academy and Mary A Buckner Academy rank in Georgia?
Lonnie Jackson Academy is 1294th of 1,308 and Mary A Buckner Academy is 1306th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).