Arnold Middle School vs Richards Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnold Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
582 students
Richards Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
| Measure | Arnold Middle School Columbus, Georgia | Richards Middle School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 482 | #228 of 482 |
| National rank | #13766 of 15,369 | #9823 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 582 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richards Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 20.0).
- •Richards Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Richards Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Richards Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 100%).
- •Arnold Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.4).
- •Richards Middle School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 582.
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 Arnold Middle School better than Richards Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Richards Middle School ranks higher (40.0 vs 20.0 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 Arnold Middle School and Richards Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arnold Middle School: 582. Richards Middle School: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arnold Middle School and Richards Middle School rank in Georgia?
Arnold Middle School is 389th of 482 and Richards Middle School is 228th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).