Mathews Elementary School vs Waddell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mathews Elementary School
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
702 students
Waddell Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Mathews Elementary School Midland, Georgia | Waddell Elementary School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 1,308 | #1141 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #7453 of 50,301 | #45563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 702 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 25% |
| city | Midland | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mathews Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 18.9).
- •Mathews Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •Mathews Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Mathews Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 100%).
- •Mathews Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.8).
- •Mathews Elementary School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 520.
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 Mathews Elementary School better than Waddell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mathews Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 18.9 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 Mathews Elementary School and Waddell Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Midland and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mathews Elementary School: 702. Waddell Elementary School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mathews Elementary School and Waddell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Mathews Elementary School is 145th of 1,308 and Waddell Elementary School is 1141st of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).