Irma C. Austin Middle School vs South Paulding High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 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
South Paulding High School
Douglasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
| Measure | Irma C. Austin Middle School Douglasville, Georgia | South Paulding High School Douglasville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 482 | #180 of 431 |
| National rank | #7944 of 15,369 | #10902 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 782 | 1,881 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 1,881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 29% |
| city | Douglasville | Douglasville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irma C. Austin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 40.3).
- •Irma C. Austin Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •South Paulding High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •South Paulding High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 58.3%).
- •Irma C. Austin Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.3).
- •South Paulding High School is the larger school with 1,881 students compared with 782.
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 South Paulding High School?
On the Success Index (US), Irma C. Austin Middle School ranks higher (48.6 vs 40.3 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 South Paulding High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Douglasville and Douglasville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irma C. Austin Middle School: 782. South Paulding High School: 1,881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irma C. Austin Middle School and South Paulding High School rank in Georgia?
Irma C. Austin Middle School is 172nd of 482 and South Paulding High School is 180th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).