Baker Middle School vs Key Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 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
Key Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | Baker Middle School Columbus, Georgia | Key Elementary School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 482 | #1160 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #15234 of 15,369 | #46120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 631 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 22% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Key Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 7.8).
- •Key Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 6%).
- •Key Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Key Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.8).
- •Baker Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 263.
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 Key Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Key Elementary School ranks higher (17.9 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 Key Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Middle School: 631. Key Elementary School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Middle School and Key Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Baker Middle School is 481st of 482 and Key Elementary School is 1160th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).