Byron Middle School vs Thomson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Middle School
Byron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students
Thomson Middle School
Centerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
734 students
| Measure | Byron Middle School Byron, Georgia | Thomson Middle School Centerville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 482 | #237 of 482 |
| National rank | #7761 of 15,369 | #10241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 452 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 41% |
| city | Byron | Centerville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byron Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 38.2).
- •Byron Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Byron Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Byron Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 91.1%).
- •Byron Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Thomson Middle School is the larger school with 734 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 Byron Middle School better than Thomson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Byron Middle School ranks higher (49.4 vs 38.2 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 Byron Middle School and Thomson Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Byron and Centerville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron Middle School: 452. Thomson Middle School: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron Middle School and Thomson Middle School rank in Georgia?
Byron Middle School is 165th of 482 and Thomson Middle School is 237th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).