Ballard Hudson Middle School vs Hartley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.0 km 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
Hartley Elementary School
Macon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
| Measure | Ballard Hudson Middle School Macon, Georgia | Hartley Elementary School Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 482 | #1096 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14680 of 15,369 | #44526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 12% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 14.1).
- •Hartley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Ballard Hudson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 10%).
- •Hartley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 76.6%).
- •Hartley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.3).
- •Ballard Hudson Middle School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 385.
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 Hartley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hartley Elementary School ranks higher (20.5 vs 14.1 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 Hartley Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Hudson Middle School: 671. Hartley Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Hudson Middle School and Hartley Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Ballard Hudson Middle School is 453rd of 482 and Hartley Elementary School is 1096th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).