Blackwell Elementary School vs McCleskey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwell Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
McCleskey Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
| Measure | Blackwell Elementary School Marietta, Georgia | McCleskey Middle School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 1,308 | #72 of 482 |
| National rank | #21851 of 50,301 | #4000 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 580 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCleskey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 54.7).
- •McCleskey Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •McCleskey Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •McCleskey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 53.6%).
- •Blackwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.6).
- •Blackwell Elementary School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 540.
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 Blackwell Elementary School better than McCleskey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McCleskey Middle School ranks higher (67.0 vs 54.7 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 Blackwell Elementary School and McCleskey Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackwell Elementary School: 580. McCleskey Middle School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackwell Elementary School and McCleskey Middle School rank in Georgia?
Blackwell Elementary School is 413th of 1,308 and McCleskey Middle School is 72nd of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).