Couch Middle School vs Effingham County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 299 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Couch Middle School
Grayson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,147 students
Effingham County Middle School
Guyton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,150 students
| Measure | Couch Middle School Grayson, Georgia | Effingham County Middle School Guyton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 482 | #171 of 482 |
| National rank | #4789 of 15,369 | #7909 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,147 | 1,150 |
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 1,150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 46% |
| city | Grayson | Guyton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Couch Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 48.7).
- •Couch Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Couch Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Effingham County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 59%).
- •Effingham County Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.6).
- •Effingham County Middle School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 1,147.
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 Couch Middle School better than Effingham County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Couch Middle School ranks higher (63.1 vs 48.7 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 Couch Middle School and Effingham County Middle School?
About 299 km in a straight line, between Grayson and Guyton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Couch Middle School: 1,147. Effingham County Middle School: 1,150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Couch Middle School and Effingham County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Couch Middle School is 89th of 482 and Effingham County Middle School is 171st of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).