Columbia Middle School vs Harlem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Grovetown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
Harlem Middle School
Harlem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,025 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Grovetown, Georgia | Harlem Middle School Harlem, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 482 | #188 of 482 |
| National rank | #6701 of 15,369 | #8593 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 903 | 1,025 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 1,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Grovetown | Harlem |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 45.6).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 44.8%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.3).
- •Harlem Middle School is the larger school with 1,025 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 Columbia Middle School better than Harlem Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (54.3 vs 45.6 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 Harlem Middle School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Grovetown and Harlem in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 903. Harlem Middle School: 1,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Harlem Middle School rank in Georgia?
Columbia Middle School is 132nd of 482 and Harlem Middle School is 188th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).