Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School vs Spencer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Spencer High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School Columbus, Georgia | Spencer High School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1299 of 1,308 | #407 of 431 |
| National rank | #49579 of 50,301 | #16487 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 487 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.5 vs 9.5).
- •Spencer High School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 8%).
- •Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.9).
- •Spencer High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 487.
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 Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School better than Spencer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer High School ranks higher (11.5 vs 9.5 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 Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School and Spencer High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School: 487. Spencer High School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School and Spencer High School rank in Georgia?
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is 1299th of 1,308 and Spencer High School is 407th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).