Appling Middle School vs Clifton Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 4.1 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
Clifton Ridge Middle School
Macon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
| Measure | Appling Middle School Macon, Georgia | Clifton Ridge Middle School Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 482 | #181 of 482 |
| National rank | #14086 of 15,369 | #8351 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 677 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 34% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifton Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 18.1).
- •Clifton Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 9%).
- •Clifton Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 14%).
- •Clifton Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 73.6%).
- •Clifton Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Appling Middle School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 482.
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 Clifton Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifton Ridge Middle School ranks higher (46.7 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 Clifton Ridge Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appling Middle School: 677. Clifton Ridge Middle School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appling Middle School and Clifton Ridge Middle School rank in Georgia?
Appling Middle School is 407th of 482 and Clifton Ridge Middle School is 181st of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).