Bethune Middle School vs Charlton County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethune Middle School
Folkston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
453 students
Charlton County High School
Folkston · Public high · Grades 9–12
417 students
| Measure | Bethune Middle School Folkston, Georgia | Charlton County High School Folkston, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 482 | #276 of 431 |
| National rank | #10982 of 15,369 | #14072 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 453 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Folkston | Folkston |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethune Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 26.5).
- •Bethune Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Bethune Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Charlton County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Charlton County High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.7).
- •Bethune Middle School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 417.
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 Bethune Middle School better than Charlton County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethune Middle School ranks higher (34.4 vs 26.5 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 Bethune Middle School and Charlton County High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Folkston and Folkston in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Middle School: 453. Charlton County High School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Middle School and Charlton County High School rank in Georgia?
Bethune Middle School is 269th of 482 and Charlton County High School is 276th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).