Howard Middle School vs Russell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 122 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Middle School
Macon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
Russell Middle School
Winder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
| Measure | Howard Middle School Macon, Georgia | Russell Middle School Winder, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 482 | #158 of 482 |
| National rank | #11419 of 15,369 | #7580 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 973 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| city | Macon | Winder |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 32.4).
- •Russell Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 60.6%).
- •Howard Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.0).
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 Howard Middle School better than Russell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Middle School ranks higher (50.4 vs 32.4 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 Howard Middle School and Russell Middle School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Macon and Winder in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Middle School: 973. Russell Middle School: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Middle School and Russell Middle School rank in Georgia?
Howard Middle School is 288th of 482 and Russell Middle School is 158th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).