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Bowdon Elementary School vs. Ranburne Elementary School

Should you attend Bowdon Elementary School or Ranburne 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
Bowdon Elementary School
223 Kent Ave
Bowdon, GA 30108
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ranburne Elementary School
181 Young Dr
Ranburne, AL 36273
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Bowdon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Ranburne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 699 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bowdon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Ranburne Elementary School ranked #186 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #78 in 2022 but remaining within the top 20% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency ranged between 35% and 39% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was between 75% and 79%, substantially higher than the state average of approximately 47%.
The school experienced enrollment growth from 352 students in 2022 to 375 in 2023, with 50% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 32% in 2022, indicating a significant socioeconomic shift.
Ranburne Elementary served grades prekindergarten through 4 with an enrollment of 363 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in recent years.
Science proficiency was 45% to 49% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 38%, sustaining the school's strong performance in core academic subjects for a Union County NJ high school.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
699 students
363 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bowdon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ranburne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bowdon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ranburne Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bowdon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ranburne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bowdon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carroll County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ranburne Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cleburne County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#499 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
#186 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bowdon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ranburne Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in GA)
35-39%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bowdon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carroll County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ranburne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cleburne County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bowdon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carroll County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ranburne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cleburne County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bowdon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carroll County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ranburne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cleburne County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bowdon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ranburne Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
74
19
Kindergarten Students
121
78
Grade 1 Students
95
79
Grade 2 Students
111
62
Grade 3 Students
113
62
Grade 4 Students
92
63
Grade 5 Students
93
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bowdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carroll County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bowdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carroll County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ranburne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cleburne County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Black
12%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bowdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carroll County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ranburne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cleburne County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
73%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bowdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carroll County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ranburne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cleburne County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bowdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carroll County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ranburne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cleburne County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bowdon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carroll County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ranburne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cleburne County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bowdon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carroll County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ranburne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cleburne County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bowdon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carroll County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ranburne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cleburne County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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