Columbia Middle School vs Jasper Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 87 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
Jasper Middle School
Jasper · Public middle · Grades 5–6
573 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Jasper Middle School Jasper, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 482 | #233 of 482 |
| National rank | #14195 of 15,369 | #9949 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 571 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 36% |
| city | Decatur | Jasper |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jasper Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 17.4).
- •Jasper Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 12%).
- •Jasper Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Jasper Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 100%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
- •Jasper Middle School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 571.
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 Jasper Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jasper Middle School ranks higher (39.4 vs 17.4 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 Jasper Middle School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Jasper in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 571. Jasper Middle School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Jasper Middle School rank in Georgia?
Columbia Middle School is 414th of 482 and Jasper Middle School is 233rd of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).