Cousins Middle School vs Porterdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cousins Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
Porterdale Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Cousins Middle School Covington, Georgia | Porterdale Elementary School Covington, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 482 | #1245 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #13823 of 15,369 | #47926 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 563 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| city | Covington | Covington |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cousins Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 14.4).
- •Cousins Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Cousins Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Porterdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Cousins Middle School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 405.
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 Cousins Middle School better than Porterdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cousins Middle School ranks higher (19.7 vs 14.4 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 Cousins Middle School and Porterdale Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Covington and Covington in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cousins Middle School: 563. Porterdale Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cousins Middle School and Porterdale Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Cousins Middle School is 392nd of 482 and Porterdale Elementary School is 1245th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).