M. A. Jones Elementary School vs North Columbia Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 195 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M. A. Jones Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
North Columbia Elementary School
Appling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | M. A. Jones Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | North Columbia Elementary School Appling, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1122 of 1,308 | #116 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #45164 of 50,301 | #5377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| city | Atlanta | Appling |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 19.5).
- •North Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •North Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •North Columbia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 100%).
- •M. A. Jones Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.9).
- •M. A. Jones Elementary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 460.
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 M. A. Jones Elementary School better than North Columbia Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (79.3 vs 19.5 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 M. A. Jones Elementary School and North Columbia Elementary School?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Appling in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. A. Jones Elementary School: 461. North Columbia Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. A. Jones Elementary School and North Columbia Elementary School rank in Georgia?
M. A. Jones Elementary School is 1122nd of 1,308 and North Columbia Elementary School is 116th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).