Appling Middle School vs Burdell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.7 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
Burdell Elementary School
Macon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | Appling Middle School Macon, Georgia | Burdell Elementary School Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 482 | #924 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14086 of 15,369 | #40133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 677 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 30% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burdell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 18.1).
- •Burdell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 9%).
- •Burdell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 14%).
- •Appling Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 76.9%).
- •Burdell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Appling Middle School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 433.
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 Burdell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Burdell Elementary School ranks higher (27.4 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 Burdell Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appling Middle School: 677. Burdell Elementary School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appling Middle School and Burdell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Appling Middle School is 407th of 482 and Burdell Elementary School is 924th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).