Arnold Middle School vs River Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 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
River Road Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
| Measure | Arnold Middle School Columbus, Georgia | River Road Elementary School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 482 | #1017 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #13766 of 15,369 | #42586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 582 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Road Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 20.0).
- •River Road Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Arnold Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •River Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.7).
- •Arnold Middle School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 454.
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 River Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), River Road Elementary School ranks higher (23.6 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 River Road Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arnold Middle School: 582. River Road Elementary School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arnold Middle School and River Road Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Arnold Middle School is 389th of 482 and River Road Elementary School is 1017th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).