Eagle Ridge Academy vs Veterans Memorial Middle 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.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
| Measure | Eagle Ridge Academy Columbus, Georgia | Veterans Memorial Middle School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 1,308 | #170 of 482 |
| National rank | #20746 of 50,301 | #7889 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 658 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eagle Ridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 48.9).
- •Eagle Ridge Academy does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Eagle Ridge Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Eagle Ridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 75.9%).
- •Eagle Ridge Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.8).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 658.
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 Eagle Ridge Academy better than Veterans Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eagle Ridge Academy ranks higher (56.3 vs 48.9 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 Eagle Ridge Academy and Veterans Memorial Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Ridge Academy: 658. Veterans Memorial Middle School: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Ridge Academy and Veterans Memorial Middle School rank in Georgia?
Eagle Ridge Academy is 378th of 1,308 and Veterans Memorial Middle School is 170th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).