DeRenne Middle School vs Mercer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeRenne Middle School
Savannah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
Mercer Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | DeRenne Middle School Savannah, Georgia | Mercer Middle School Garden City, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 482 | #428 of 482 |
| National rank | #14015 of 15,369 | #14374 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 484 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 9% |
| city | Savannah | Garden City |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeRenne Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 16.4).
- •DeRenne Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •DeRenne Middle School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Mercer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 94%).
- •DeRenne Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.1).
- •Mercer Middle School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 484.
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 DeRenne Middle School better than Mercer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DeRenne Middle School ranks higher (18.5 vs 16.4 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 DeRenne Middle School and Mercer Middle School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Savannah and Garden City in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeRenne Middle School: 484. Mercer Middle School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeRenne Middle School and Mercer Middle School rank in Georgia?
DeRenne Middle School is 403rd of 482 and Mercer Middle School is 428th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).