Cooper Middle School vs Sanders Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Middle School
Austell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,000 students
Sanders Elementary School
Austell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Cooper Middle School Austell, Georgia | Sanders Elementary School Austell, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 482 | #966 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #10585 of 15,369 | #41297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,000 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Austell | Austell |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 25.7).
- •Cooper Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Cooper Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Cooper Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 100%).
- •Sanders Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.9).
- •Cooper Middle School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 626.
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 Cooper Middle School better than Sanders Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Middle School ranks higher (36.3 vs 25.7 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 Cooper Middle School and Sanders Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Austell and Austell in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Middle School: 1,000. Sanders Elementary School: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Middle School and Sanders Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Cooper Middle School is 252nd of 482 and Sanders Elementary School is 966th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).