Herman J. Russell West End Academy vs Kipp Strive Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
Kipp Strive Charter School
Atlanta · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
312 students
| Measure | Herman J. Russell West End Academy Atlanta, Georgia | Kipp Strive Charter School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 482 | #218 of 482 |
| National rank | #13844 of 15,369 | #9605 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 342 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 39% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Strive Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 19.6).
- •Kipp Strive Charter School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 15%).
- •Kipp Strive Charter School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 23%).
- •Kipp Strive Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 100%).
- •Herman J. Russell West End Academy does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.0).
- •Herman J. Russell West End Academy is the larger school with 342 students compared with 312.
- •Herman J. Russell West End Academy is a public school while Kipp Strive Charter 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 Herman J. Russell West End Academy better than Kipp Strive Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Strive Charter School ranks higher (41.0 vs 19.6 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 Herman J. Russell West End Academy and Kipp Strive Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy: 342. Kipp Strive Charter School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman J. Russell West End Academy and Kipp Strive Charter School rank in Georgia?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy is 394th of 482 and Kipp Strive Charter School is 218th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).