Beacon Hill Middle School vs Glennwood Elementary 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.
Beacon Hill Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,285 students
Glennwood Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
184 students
| Measure | Beacon Hill Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Glennwood Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 482 | #67 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #919 of 15,369 | #2398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,285 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 1,285 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glennwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 83.7).
- •Glennwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Glennwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Beacon Hill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 21.7%).
- •Glennwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.9).
- •Beacon Hill Middle School is the larger school with 1,285 students compared with 184.
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 Glennwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Glennwood Elementary School ranks higher (85.1 vs 83.7 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 Glennwood Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Hill Middle School: 1,285. Glennwood Elementary School: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Hill Middle School and Glennwood Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Beacon Hill Middle School is 17th of 482 and Glennwood Elementary School is 67th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).