Cirrus Charter Academy vs Southwest High 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.
Cirrus Charter Academy
Macon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
429 students
Southwest High School
Macon · Public high · Grades 9–12
860 students
| Measure | Cirrus Charter Academy Macon, Georgia | Southwest High School Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1308 of 1,308 | #382 of 431 |
| National rank | #50185 of 50,301 | #16117 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 429 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 5% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.6 vs 5.2).
- •Cirrus Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Southwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 100%).
- •Southwest High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.9).
- •Southwest High School is the larger school with 860 students compared with 429.
- •Cirrus Charter Academy is a charter school while Southwest High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cirrus Charter Academy better than Southwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest High School ranks higher (14.6 vs 5.2 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 Cirrus Charter Academy and Southwest High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cirrus Charter Academy: 429. Southwest High School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cirrus Charter Academy and Southwest High School rank in Georgia?
Cirrus Charter Academy is 1308th of 1,308 and Southwest High School is 382nd of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).