Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology vs McNair Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.6 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
McNair Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
| Measure | Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology Atlanta, Georgia | McNair Middle School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1288 of 1,308 | #463 of 482 |
| National rank | #49014 of 50,301 | #14917 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 844 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 8% |
| city | Atlanta | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.5 vs 11.9).
- •Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology does better on math proficiency (23% vs 8%).
- •Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •McNair Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.2).
- •Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is the larger school with 844 students compared with 701.
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 McNair Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology and McNair Middle School?
About 2.6 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. McNair Middle School: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology and McNair Middle School rank in Georgia?
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology is 1288th of 1,308 and McNair Middle School is 463rd of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).