Bethune Middle School vs Screven County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 219 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
Screven County Middle School
Sylvania · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students
| Measure | Bethune Middle School Folkston, Georgia | Screven County Middle School Sylvania, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 482 | #230 of 482 |
| National rank | #10982 of 15,369 | #9896 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 38% |
| city | Folkston | Sylvania |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Screven County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 34.4).
- •Bethune Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Screven County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Screven County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 99.6%).
- •Screven County Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •Bethune Middle School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 452.
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 Screven County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Screven County Middle School ranks higher (39.7 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 Screven County Middle School?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Folkston and Sylvania in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Middle School: 453. Screven County Middle School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Middle School and Screven County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Bethune Middle School is 269th of 482 and Screven County Middle School is 230th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).