Baker Middle School vs Banks County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 250 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
Banks County Middle School
Homer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Baker Middle School Columbus, Georgia | Banks County Middle School Homer, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 482 | #191 of 482 |
| National rank | #15234 of 15,369 | #8798 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 631 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 46% |
| city | Columbus | Homer |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banks County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 7.8).
- •Banks County Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 6%).
- •Banks County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 13%).
- •Banks County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 100%).
- •Banks County Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.8).
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 Baker Middle School better than Banks County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Banks County Middle School ranks higher (44.6 vs 7.8 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 Baker Middle School and Banks County Middle School?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Homer in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Middle School: 631. Banks County Middle School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Middle School and Banks County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Baker Middle School is 481st of 482 and Banks County Middle School is 191st of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).