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 303 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 389 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 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
303 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
29 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
49
64
Grade 1 Students
54
64
Grade 2 Students
42
59
Grade 3 Students
50
60
Grade 4 Students
46
67
Grade 5 Students
62
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
21%
35%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
73%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
