North Columbia Elementary School vs Parkway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Columbia Elementary School
Appling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Parkway Elementary School
Evans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
795 students
| Measure | North Columbia Elementary School Appling, Georgia | Parkway Elementary School Evans, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,308 | #117 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #5377 of 50,301 | #5382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 460 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| city | Appling | Evans |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.3 vs 79.3).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •North Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 30%).
- •North Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.6).
- •Parkway Elementary School is the larger school with 795 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 North Columbia Elementary School better than Parkway Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are North Columbia Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Appling and Evans in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Columbia Elementary School: 460. Parkway Elementary School: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Columbia Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School rank in Georgia?
North Columbia Elementary School is 116th of 1,308 and Parkway Elementary School is 117th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).