Callaway Middle School vs Gardner-Newman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callaway Middle School
LaGrange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
Gardner-Newman Middle School
LaGrange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
| Measure | Callaway Middle School LaGrange, Georgia | Gardner-Newman Middle School LaGrange, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 482 | #364 of 482 |
| National rank | #14030 of 15,369 | #13063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 656 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | LaGrange | LaGrange |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner-Newman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 18.4).
- •Gardner-Newman Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Gardner-Newman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Gardner-Newman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 100%).
- •Callaway Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •Gardner-Newman Middle School is the larger school with 963 students compared with 656.
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 Callaway Middle School better than Gardner-Newman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner-Newman Middle School ranks higher (23.8 vs 18.4 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 Callaway Middle School and Gardner-Newman Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between LaGrange and LaGrange in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callaway Middle School: 656. Gardner-Newman Middle School: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callaway Middle School and Gardner-Newman Middle School rank in Georgia?
Callaway Middle School is 404th of 482 and Gardner-Newman Middle School is 364th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).