Altama Elementary School vs Needwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altama Elementary School
Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
Needwood Middle School
Brunswick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | Altama Elementary School Brunswick, Georgia | Needwood Middle School Brunswick, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #789 of 1,308 | #268 of 482 |
| National rank | #36710 of 50,301 | #10947 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 672 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Brunswick | Brunswick |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Needwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 32.8).
- •Altama Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Needwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Needwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 100%).
- •Needwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •Needwood Middle School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 672.
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 Altama Elementary School better than Needwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Needwood Middle School ranks higher (34.6 vs 32.8 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 Altama Elementary School and Needwood Middle School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Brunswick and Brunswick in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altama Elementary School: 672. Needwood Middle School: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altama Elementary School and Needwood Middle School rank in Georgia?
Altama Elementary School is 789th of 1,308 and Needwood Middle School is 268th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).