Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School vs Panola Way Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.1 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
Panola Way Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
| Measure | Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Panola Way Elementary School Lithonia, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 482 | #1305 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14704 of 15,369 | #49733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 15% |
| city | Decatur | Lithonia |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.9 vs 8.9).
- •Panola Way Elementary School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 9%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.2).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 550.
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 Panola Way Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School ranks higher (13.9 vs 8.9 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 Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School and Panola Way Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Lithonia in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School: 655. Panola Way Elementary School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School and Panola Way Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is 454th of 482 and Panola Way Elementary School is 1305th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).