Effingham County Middle School vs Madison County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 256 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Effingham County Middle School
Guyton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,150 students
Madison County Middle School
Comer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,147 students
| Measure | Effingham County Middle School Guyton, Georgia | Madison County Middle School Comer, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 482 | #166 of 482 |
| National rank | #7909 of 15,369 | #7816 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,150 | 1,147 |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | 1,147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| city | Guyton | Comer |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.7 vs 49.2).
- •Madison County Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Madison County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Effingham County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 84.6%).
- •Effingham County Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.1).
- •Effingham County Middle School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 1,147.
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 Effingham County Middle School better than Madison County Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Effingham County Middle School and Madison County Middle School?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Guyton and Comer in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Effingham County Middle School: 1,150. Madison County Middle School: 1,147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Effingham County Middle School and Madison County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Effingham County Middle School is 171st of 482 and Madison County Middle School is 166th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).