DeRenne Middle School vs Susie King Taylor Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.4 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
Susie King Taylor Community School
Savannah · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
284 students
| Measure | DeRenne Middle School Savannah, Georgia | Susie King Taylor Community School Savannah, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 482 | #1123 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14015 of 15,369 | #45183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 484 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Savannah | Savannah |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Susie King Taylor Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 18.5).
- •Susie King Taylor Community School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Susie King Taylor Community School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Susie King Taylor Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 94%).
- •DeRenne Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.5).
- •DeRenne Middle School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 284.
- •DeRenne Middle School is a public school while Susie King Taylor Community School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Susie King Taylor Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Susie King Taylor Community School ranks higher (19.5 vs 18.5 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 Susie King Taylor Community School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Savannah and Savannah in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeRenne Middle School: 484. Susie King Taylor Community School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeRenne Middle School and Susie King Taylor Community School rank in Georgia?
DeRenne Middle School is 403rd of 482 and Susie King Taylor Community School is 1123rd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).