Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School vs The Anchor School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.2 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
The Anchor School
Decatur · Charter high · Grades 6–12
208 students
| Measure | Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School Decatur, Georgia | The Anchor School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 482 | #322 of 431 |
| National rank | #14704 of 15,369 | #14863 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 655 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | – |
| Math proficiency | 9% | – |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Anchor School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 13.9).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.9).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 208.
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is a public school while The Anchor School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Anchor School?
On the Success Index (US), The Anchor School ranks higher (22.5 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 The Anchor School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School: 655. The Anchor School: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School and The Anchor School rank in Georgia?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is 454th of 482 and The Anchor School is 322nd of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).