Bear Creek Middle School vs Palmetto Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek Middle School
Fairburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students
Palmetto Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Middle School Fairburn, Georgia | Palmetto Elementary School Palmetto, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #419 of 482 | #810 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14247 of 15,369 | #37434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 971 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 45% |
| city | Fairburn | Palmetto |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 17.1).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 19%).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Bear Creek Middle School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 436.
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 Bear Creek Middle School better than Palmetto Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Elementary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 17.1 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 Bear Creek Middle School and Palmetto Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Fairburn and Palmetto in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Middle School: 971. Palmetto Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Middle School and Palmetto Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Bear Creek Middle School is 419th of 482 and Palmetto Elementary School is 810th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).