Callaway Middle School vs Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 99 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
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
| Measure | Callaway Middle School LaGrange, Georgia | Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 482 | #454 of 482 |
| National rank | #14030 of 15,369 | #14704 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 656 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 9% |
| city | LaGrange | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Callaway Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 13.9).
- •Callaway Middle School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 9%).
- •Callaway Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Callaway Middle School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 655.
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 Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Callaway Middle School ranks higher (18.4 vs 13.9 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 Callaway Middle School and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between LaGrange and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callaway Middle School: 656. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callaway Middle School and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School rank in Georgia?
Callaway Middle School is 404th of 482 and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is 454th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).