Blackmon Road Middle School vs Mathews Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackmon Road Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
Mathews Elementary School
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
702 students
| Measure | Blackmon Road Middle School Columbus, Georgia | Mathews Elementary School Midland, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 482 | #145 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #4474 of 15,369 | #7453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 478 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| city | Columbus | Midland |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mathews Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 64.5).
- •Mathews Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Mathews Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Mathews Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 78.7%).
- •Blackmon Road Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.0).
- •Mathews Elementary School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 478.
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 Blackmon Road Middle School better than Mathews Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mathews Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 64.5 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 Blackmon Road Middle School and Mathews Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Midland in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackmon Road Middle School: 478. Mathews Elementary School: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackmon Road Middle School and Mathews Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Blackmon Road Middle School is 80th of 482 and Mathews Elementary School is 145th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).