Beacon Hill Middle School vs Fernbank 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.
Beacon Hill Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,285 students
Fernbank Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
895 students
| Measure | Beacon Hill Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Fernbank Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 482 | #343 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #919 of 15,369 | #19178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,285 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 1,285 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 50% |
| city | Decatur | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Hill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 58.5).
- •Beacon Hill Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Beacon Hill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 51%).
- •Beacon Hill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 27.8%).
- •Beacon Hill Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.0).
- •Beacon Hill Middle School is the larger school with 1,285 students compared with 895.
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 Beacon Hill Middle School better than Fernbank Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Hill Middle School ranks higher (83.7 vs 58.5 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 Beacon Hill Middle School and Fernbank Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Hill Middle School: 1,285. Fernbank Elementary School: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Hill Middle School and Fernbank Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Beacon Hill Middle School is 17th of 482 and Fernbank Elementary School is 343rd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).