Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School vs Miller Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
Miller Grove Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students
| Measure | Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Miller Grove Middle School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 482 | #459 of 482 |
| National rank | #14704 of 15,369 | #14785 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 655 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 11% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.9 vs 13.3).
- •Miller Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 9%).
- •Miller Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 625.
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 Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School better than Miller Grove 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 Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School and Miller Grove Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School: 655. Miller Grove Middle School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School and Miller Grove Middle School rank in Georgia?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is 454th of 482 and Miller Grove Middle School is 459th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).