Irma C. Austin Middle School vs J. A. Dobbins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irma C. Austin Middle School
Douglasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
782 students
J. A. Dobbins Middle School
Powder Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Irma C. Austin Middle School Douglasville, Georgia | J. A. Dobbins Middle School Powder Springs, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 482 | #213 of 482 |
| National rank | #7944 of 15,369 | #9531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 782 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Douglasville | Powder Springs |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irma C. Austin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 41.3).
- •Irma C. Austin Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Irma C. Austin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Irma C. Austin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 71.4%).
- •J. A. Dobbins Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Irma C. Austin Middle School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 531.
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 Irma C. Austin Middle School better than J. A. Dobbins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Irma C. Austin Middle School ranks higher (48.6 vs 41.3 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 Irma C. Austin Middle School and J. A. Dobbins Middle School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Douglasville and Powder Springs in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irma C. Austin Middle School: 782. J. A. Dobbins Middle School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irma C. Austin Middle School and J. A. Dobbins Middle School rank in Georgia?
Irma C. Austin Middle School is 172nd of 482 and J. A. Dobbins Middle School is 213th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).