Blackmon Road Middle School vs Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 124 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
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | Blackmon Road Middle School Columbus, Georgia | Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet Albany, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 482 | #84 of 482 |
| National rank | #4474 of 15,369 | #4737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 478 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| city | Columbus | Albany |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackmon Road Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 63.4).
- •Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet does better on math proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Blackmon Road Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 96%).
- •Blackmon Road Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.7).
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 Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Blackmon Road Middle School ranks higher (64.5 vs 63.4 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 Blackmon Road Middle School and Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Albany in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackmon Road Middle School: 478. Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackmon Road Middle School and Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet rank in Georgia?
Blackmon Road Middle School is 80th of 482 and Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is 84th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).