Whigham Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School
Should you attend Whigham Elementary School or Northside 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
School
Top Rankings
Whigham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Northside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whigham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
477 students
375 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#626 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1301 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
20
Kindergarten Students
47
59
Grade 1 Students
47
60
Grade 2 Students
55
49
Grade 3 Students
44
60
Grade 4 Students
45
66
Grade 5 Students
38
61
Grade 6 Students
47
-
Grade 7 Students
47
-
Grade 8 Students
67
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
63%
% Black
10%
26%
% White
77%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
84%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
