Tunnel Hill Elementary School vs. Varnell Elementary School
Should you attend Tunnel Hill Elementary School or Varnell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Tunnel Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Varnell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tunnel Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Varnell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
310 students
374 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#978 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#832 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
65
Grade 1 Students
42
54
Grade 2 Students
52
59
Grade 3 Students
51
64
Grade 4 Students
65
72
Grade 5 Students
50
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
16%
34%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
77%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
16%
