Columbia Middle School vs Red Top Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 67 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
Red Top Middle School
Emerson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Red Top Middle School Emerson, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 482 | #319 of 482 |
| National rank | #14195 of 15,369 | #12245 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| city | Decatur | Emerson |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Top Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 17.4).
- •Red Top Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Red Top Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Red Top Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 100%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 569.
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 Red Top Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Red Top Middle School ranks higher (28.3 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 Red Top Middle School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Emerson in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 571. Red Top Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Red Top Middle School rank in Georgia?
Columbia Middle School is 414th of 482 and Red Top Middle School is 319th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).