Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School vs Rowland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 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
Rowland Elementary School
Stone Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Rowland Elementary School Stone Mountain, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 482 | #1152 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14704 of 15,369 | #45930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 18% |
| city | Decatur | Stone Mountain |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rowland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 13.9).
- •Rowland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 9%).
- •Rowland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •Rowland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 390.
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 Rowland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rowland Elementary School ranks higher (18.3 vs 13.9 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 Rowland Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Stone Mountain in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School: 655. Rowland Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School and Rowland Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is 454th of 482 and Rowland Elementary School is 1152nd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).