Bethune Middle School vs Folkston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 280 m 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
Folkston Elementary School
Folkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
545 students
| Measure | Bethune Middle School Folkston, Georgia | Folkston Elementary School Folkston, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 482 | #522 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #10982 of 15,369 | #27079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 453 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Folkston | Folkston |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folkston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 34.4).
- •Folkston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Folkston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Folkston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Folkston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Folkston Elementary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 453.
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 Folkston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Folkston Elementary School ranks higher (47.1 vs 34.4 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 Folkston Elementary School?
About 280 m in a straight line, between Folkston and Folkston in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Middle School: 453. Folkston Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Middle School and Folkston Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Bethune Middle School is 269th of 482 and Folkston Elementary School is 522nd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).