Ballard Hudson Middle School vs Cirrus Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 742 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Hudson Middle School
Macon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
Cirrus Charter Academy
Macon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
429 students
| Measure | Ballard Hudson Middle School Macon, Georgia | Cirrus Charter Academy Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 482 | #1308 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14680 of 15,369 | #50185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 671 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 9% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard Hudson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.1 vs 5.2).
- •Cirrus Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (9% vs 4%).
- •Cirrus Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Ballard Hudson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 100%).
- •Ballard Hudson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.9).
- •Ballard Hudson Middle School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 429.
- •Ballard Hudson Middle School is a public school while Cirrus Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ballard Hudson Middle School better than Cirrus Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard Hudson Middle School ranks higher (14.1 vs 5.2 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 Ballard Hudson Middle School and Cirrus Charter Academy?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Hudson Middle School: 671. Cirrus Charter Academy: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Hudson Middle School and Cirrus Charter Academy rank in Georgia?
Ballard Hudson Middle School is 453rd of 482 and Cirrus Charter Academy is 1308th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).