Forrest Road Elementary School vs Fort Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrest Road Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Fort Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
| Measure | Forrest Road Elementary School Columbus, Georgia | Fort Middle School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1304 of 1,308 | #408 of 482 |
| National rank | #49683 of 50,301 | #14094 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 278 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 16% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 9.1).
- •Fort Middle School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Fort Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Fort Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.4).
- •Fort Middle School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 278.
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 Forrest Road Elementary School better than Fort Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Middle School ranks higher (18.1 vs 9.1 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 Forrest Road Elementary School and Fort Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrest Road Elementary School: 278. Fort Middle School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrest Road Elementary School and Fort Middle School rank in Georgia?
Forrest Road Elementary School is 1304th of 1,308 and Fort Middle School is 408th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).