Blackmon Road Middle School vs Waddell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.2 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
Waddell Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Blackmon Road Middle School Columbus, Georgia | Waddell Elementary School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 482 | #1141 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #4474 of 15,369 | #45563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 478 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 25% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackmon Road Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 18.9).
- •Blackmon Road Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 25%).
- •Blackmon Road Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 38%).
- •Blackmon Road Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 100%).
- •Blackmon Road Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.8).
- •Waddell Elementary School is the larger school with 520 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 Waddell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackmon Road Middle School ranks higher (64.5 vs 18.9 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 Waddell Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackmon Road Middle School: 478. Waddell Elementary School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackmon Road Middle School and Waddell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Blackmon Road Middle School is 80th of 482 and Waddell Elementary School is 1141st of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).