Heard Elementary School vs Rutland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heard Elementary School
Macon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
Rutland Middle School
Macon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
849 students
| Measure | Heard Elementary School Macon, Georgia | Rutland Middle School Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 1,308 | #304 of 482 |
| National rank | #28247 of 50,301 | #11886 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 596 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 30.2).
- •Heard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Heard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •Heard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 60.3%).
- •Heard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
- •Rutland Middle School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 596.
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 Heard Elementary School better than Rutland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heard Elementary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 30.2 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 Heard Elementary School and Rutland Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heard Elementary School: 596. Rutland Middle School: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heard Elementary School and Rutland Middle School rank in Georgia?
Heard Elementary School is 552nd of 1,308 and Rutland Middle School is 304th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).