Coleman Middle School vs New Life Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coleman Middle School
Duluth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
New Life Academy of Excellence
Duluth · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
645 students
| Measure | Coleman Middle School Duluth, Georgia | New Life Academy of Excellence Duluth, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 482 | #497 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #2744 of 15,369 | #25647 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 711 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coleman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 49.3).
- •Coleman Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Coleman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Coleman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 66.2%).
- •Coleman Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.4).
- •Coleman Middle School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 645.
- •Coleman Middle School is a public school while New Life Academy of Excellence is a charter 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 Coleman Middle School better than New Life Academy of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Coleman Middle School ranks higher (72.9 vs 49.3 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 Coleman Middle School and New Life Academy of Excellence?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coleman Middle School: 711. New Life Academy of Excellence: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coleman Middle School and New Life Academy of Excellence rank in Georgia?
Coleman Middle School is 54th of 482 and New Life Academy of Excellence is 497th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).