Maxwell Elementary School vs Thomson-McDuffie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Elementary School
Thomson · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
436 students
Thomson-McDuffie Middle School
Thomson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
667 students
| Measure | Maxwell Elementary School Thomson, Georgia | Thomson-McDuffie Middle School Thomson, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1119 of 1,308 | #426 of 482 |
| National rank | #45107 of 50,301 | #14361 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 436 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 21% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Thomson | Thomson |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 16.5).
- •Thomson-McDuffie Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 100%).
- •Maxwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Thomson-McDuffie Middle School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 436.
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 Maxwell Elementary School better than Thomson-McDuffie Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maxwell Elementary School ranks higher (19.6 vs 16.5 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 Maxwell Elementary School and Thomson-McDuffie Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Thomson and Thomson in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Elementary School: 436. Thomson-McDuffie Middle School: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Elementary School and Thomson-McDuffie Middle School rank in Georgia?
Maxwell Elementary School is 1119th of 1,308 and Thomson-McDuffie Middle School is 426th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).