Barber Middle School vs Stephenson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barber Middle School
Acworth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
Stephenson Middle School
Stone Mountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
788 students
| Measure | Barber Middle School Acworth, Georgia | Stephenson Middle School Stone Mountain, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 482 | #401 of 482 |
| National rank | #6124 of 15,369 | #13967 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 790 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 19% |
| city | Acworth | Stone Mountain |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barber Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 18.9).
- •Barber Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Barber Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 28%).
- •Barber Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 100%).
- •Stephenson Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.6).
- •Barber Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 788.
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 Barber Middle School better than Stephenson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barber Middle School ranks higher (57.0 vs 18.9 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 Barber Middle School and Stephenson Middle School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Acworth and Stone Mountain in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barber Middle School: 790. Stephenson Middle School: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barber Middle School and Stephenson Middle School rank in Georgia?
Barber Middle School is 118th of 482 and Stephenson Middle School is 401st of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).