Herman J. Russell West End Academy vs Sylvan Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 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
Sylvan Hills Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students
| Measure | Herman J. Russell West End Academy Atlanta, Georgia | Sylvan Hills Middle School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 482 | #420 of 482 |
| National rank | #13844 of 15,369 | #14277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 342 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 23% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herman J. Russell West End Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 17.0).
- •Sylvan Hills Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •Herman J. Russell West End Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Herman J. Russell West End Academy does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.3).
- •Sylvan Hills Middle School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 342.
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 Sylvan Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Herman J. Russell West End Academy ranks higher (19.6 vs 17.0 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 Sylvan Hills Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy: 342. Sylvan Hills Middle School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman J. Russell West End Academy and Sylvan Hills Middle School rank in Georgia?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy is 394th of 482 and Sylvan Hills Middle School is 420th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).