McCleskey Middle School vs Simpson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCleskey Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
Simpson Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
884 students
| Measure | McCleskey Middle School Marietta, Georgia | Simpson Middle School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #72 of 482 | #18 of 482 |
| National rank | #4000 of 15,369 | #931 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 540 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 75% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simpson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 67.0).
- •Simpson Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •Simpson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Simpson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 46.7%).
- •McCleskey Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.5).
- •Simpson Middle School is the larger school with 884 students compared with 540.
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 McCleskey Middle School better than Simpson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Simpson Middle School ranks higher (83.7 vs 67.0 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 McCleskey Middle School and Simpson Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCleskey Middle School: 540. Simpson Middle School: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCleskey Middle School and Simpson Middle School rank in Georgia?
McCleskey Middle School is 72nd of 482 and Simpson Middle School is 18th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).