Clear Creek Middle School vs Columbia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Creek Middle School
Ellijay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
904 students
Columbia Middle School
Grovetown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
| Measure | Clear Creek Middle School Ellijay, Georgia | Columbia Middle School Grovetown, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 482 | #132 of 482 |
| National rank | #7741 of 15,369 | #6701 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 904 | 903 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 903 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| city | Ellijay | Grovetown |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 49.5).
- •Clear Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 50.8%).
- •Clear Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.6).
- •Clear Creek Middle School is the larger school with 904 students compared with 903.
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 Clear Creek Middle School better than Columbia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (54.3 vs 49.5 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 Clear Creek Middle School and Columbia Middle School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Ellijay and Grovetown in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Creek Middle School: 904. Columbia Middle School: 903. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Creek Middle School and Columbia Middle School rank in Georgia?
Clear Creek Middle School is 164th of 482 and Columbia Middle School is 132nd of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).