Hilsman Middle School vs Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilsman Middle School
Athens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
624 students
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Hilsman Middle School Athens, Georgia | Howard B. Stroud Elementary School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 482 | #989 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #12924 of 15,369 | #41929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 624 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.6 vs 24.6).
- •Howard B. Stroud Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Hilsman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Howard B. Stroud Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.1).
- •Hilsman Middle School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 350.
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 Hilsman Middle School better than Howard B. Stroud Elementary 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 Hilsman Middle School and Howard B. Stroud Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilsman Middle School: 624. Howard B. Stroud Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilsman Middle School and Howard B. Stroud Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Hilsman Middle School is 351st of 482 and Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is 989th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).