Oglethorpe Point Elementary School vs St. Simons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School
Saint Simons Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
St. Simons Elementary School
Saint Simons Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Oglethorpe Point Elementary School Saint Simons Island, Georgia | St. Simons Elementary School Saint Simons Island, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #78 of 1,308 | #179 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #2689 of 50,301 | #10157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| city | Saint Simons Island | Saint Simons Island |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oglethorpe Point Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 71.7).
- •Oglethorpe Point Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Oglethorpe Point Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Oglethorpe Point Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 69%).
- •St. Simons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.5).
- •Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 462.
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 Oglethorpe Point Elementary School better than St. Simons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oglethorpe Point Elementary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 71.7 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 Oglethorpe Point Elementary School and St. Simons Elementary School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Saint Simons Island and Saint Simons Island in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School: 486. St. Simons Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oglethorpe Point Elementary School and St. Simons Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School is 78th of 1,308 and St. Simons Elementary School is 179th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).