Canby Lane Elementary School vs Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canby Lane Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
| Measure | Canby Lane Elementary School Decatur, Georgia | Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1244 of 1,308 | #454 of 482 |
| National rank | #47899 of 50,301 | #14704 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 446 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 9% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.4 vs 13.9).
- •Canby Lane Elementary School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 9%).
- •Canby Lane Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.9).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 446.
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 Canby Lane Elementary School better than Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canby Lane Elementary School and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canby Lane Elementary School: 446. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canby Lane Elementary School and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School rank in Georgia?
Canby Lane Elementary School is 1244th of 1,308 and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is 454th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).