Barack and Michelle Obama Academy vs Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
879 students
| Measure | Barack and Michelle Obama Academy Atlanta, Georgia | Martin L. King Jr. Middle School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,308 | #405 of 482 |
| National rank | #44707 of 50,301 | #14051 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 297 | 879 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 879 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack and Michelle Obama Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 18.3).
- •Barack and Michelle Obama Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Barack and Michelle Obama Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Martin L. King Jr. Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 100%).
- •Barack and Michelle Obama Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Martin L. King Jr. Middle School is the larger school with 879 students compared with 297.
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 Barack and Michelle Obama Academy better than Martin L. King Jr. Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barack and Michelle Obama Academy ranks higher (20.2 vs 18.3 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 Barack and Michelle Obama Academy and Martin L. King Jr. Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy: 297. Martin L. King Jr. Middle School: 879. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack and Michelle Obama Academy and Martin L. King Jr. Middle School rank in Georgia?
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy is 1102nd of 1,308 and Martin L. King Jr. Middle School is 405th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).