Irma C. Austin Middle School vs South Paulding Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 4.0 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 Middle School
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students
| Measure | Irma C. Austin Middle School Douglasville, Georgia | South Paulding Middle School Dallas, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 482 | #169 of 482 |
| National rank | #7944 of 15,369 | #7886 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 782 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Douglasville | Dallas |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.6 vs 48.9).
- •Irma C. Austin Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •South Paulding Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Irma C. Austin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 58.8%).
- •South Paulding Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •Irma C. Austin Middle School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 507.
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 Middle 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 Irma C. Austin Middle School and South Paulding Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Douglasville and Dallas in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irma C. Austin Middle School: 782. South Paulding Middle School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irma C. Austin Middle School and South Paulding Middle School rank in Georgia?
Irma C. Austin Middle School is 172nd of 482 and South Paulding Middle School is 169th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).