Columbia Middle School vs Flat Shoals Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
Flat Shoals Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Flat Shoals Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 482 | #1246 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14195 of 15,369 | #47960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 571 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 14.3).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 13%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.0).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 373.
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 Columbia Middle School better than Flat Shoals Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (17.4 vs 14.3 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 Columbia Middle School and Flat Shoals Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 571. Flat Shoals Elementary School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Flat Shoals Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Columbia Middle School is 414th of 482 and Flat Shoals Elementary School is 1246th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).