Crawford Long Middle School vs South Atlanta High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crawford Long Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
South Atlanta High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
942 students
| Measure | Crawford Long Middle School Atlanta, Georgia | South Atlanta High School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 482 | #419 of 431 |
| National rank | #14434 of 15,369 | #16616 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 627 | 942 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crawford Long Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 9.9).
- •South Atlanta High School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •South Atlanta High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •South Atlanta High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Crawford Long Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.8).
- •South Atlanta High School is the larger school with 942 students compared with 627.
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 Crawford Long Middle School better than South Atlanta High School?
On the Success Index (US), Crawford Long Middle School ranks higher (16.0 vs 9.9 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 Crawford Long Middle School and South Atlanta High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crawford Long Middle School: 627. South Atlanta High School: 942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crawford Long Middle School and South Atlanta High School rank in Georgia?
Crawford Long Middle School is 431st of 482 and South Atlanta High School is 419th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).