Mount Vernon Elementary School vs Parkside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students
Parkside Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Elementary School Gainesville, Georgia | Parkside Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,308 | #700 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #12078 of 50,301 | #34207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 650 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 30% |
| city | Gainesville | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 36.7).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 30%).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 67.8%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.3).
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 Mount Vernon Elementary School better than Parkside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks higher (68.9 vs 36.7 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 Mount Vernon Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Elementary School: 650. Parkside Elementary School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Mount Vernon Elementary School is 224th of 1,308 and Parkside Elementary School is 700th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).