Rainbow Elementary School vs T. J. Perkerson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainbow Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students
| Measure | Rainbow Elementary School Decatur, Georgia | T. J. Perkerson Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #973 of 1,308 | #1180 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #41474 of 50,301 | #46404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 337 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Decatur | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainbow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 17.4).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •T. J. Perkerson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.9).
- •T. J. Perkerson Elementary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 337.
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 Rainbow Elementary School better than T. J. Perkerson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainbow Elementary School ranks higher (25.4 vs 17.4 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 Rainbow Elementary School and T. J. Perkerson Elementary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rainbow Elementary School: 337. T. J. Perkerson Elementary School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rainbow Elementary School and T. J. Perkerson Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Rainbow Elementary School is 973rd of 1,308 and T. J. Perkerson Elementary School is 1180th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).