Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology vs Cedar Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students
Cedar Grove Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
| Measure | Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology Atlanta, Georgia | Cedar Grove Middle School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1288 of 1,308 | #449 of 482 |
| National rank | #49014 of 50,301 | #14635 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 844 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 15% |
| city | Atlanta | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 11.5).
- •Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology does better on math proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •Cedar Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Cedar Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.2).
- •Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is the larger school with 844 students compared with 685.
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 H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology better than Cedar Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Grove Middle School ranks higher (14.5 vs 11.5 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 H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology and Cedar Grove Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology: 844. Cedar Grove Middle School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology and Cedar Grove Middle School rank in Georgia?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is 1288th of 1,308 and Cedar Grove Middle School is 449th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).