Appling Middle School vs Bernd Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appling Middle School
Macon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students
Bernd Elementary School
Macon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
| Measure | Appling Middle School Macon, Georgia | Bernd Elementary School Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 482 | #808 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14086 of 15,369 | #37395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 677 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 26% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernd Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 18.1).
- •Bernd Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 9%).
- •Bernd Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 14%).
- •Bernd Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 73.6%).
- •Bernd Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.8).
- •Appling Middle School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 356.
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 Appling Middle School better than Bernd Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bernd Elementary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 18.1 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 Appling Middle School and Bernd Elementary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appling Middle School: 677. Bernd Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appling Middle School and Bernd Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Appling Middle School is 407th of 482 and Bernd Elementary School is 808th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).