Couch Middle School vs Starling Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 204 m 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
Starling Elementary School
Grayson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,340 students
| Measure | Couch Middle School Grayson, Georgia | Starling Elementary School Grayson, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 482 | #245 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #4789 of 15,369 | #13927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,147 | 1,340 |
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 1,340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| city | Grayson | Grayson |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Starling Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 63.1).
- •Starling Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Couch Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Starling Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 59%).
- •Starling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.6).
- •Starling Elementary School is the larger school with 1,340 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 Starling Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Starling Elementary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 63.1 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 Starling Elementary School?
About 204 m in a straight line, between Grayson and Grayson in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Couch Middle School: 1,147. Starling Elementary School: 1,340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Couch Middle School and Starling Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Couch Middle School is 89th of 482 and Starling Elementary School is 245th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).