Merry Acres Middle School vs Northside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merry Acres Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
Northside Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
| Measure | Merry Acres Middle School Albany, Georgia | Northside Elementary School Albany, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 482 | #1302 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14438 of 15,369 | #49666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 807 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merry Acres Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 9.2).
- •Northside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Merry Acres Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Merry Acres Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.3).
- •Merry Acres Middle School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 381.
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 Merry Acres Middle School better than Northside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Merry Acres Middle School ranks higher (16.0 vs 9.2 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 Merry Acres Middle School and Northside Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merry Acres Middle School: 807. Northside Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merry Acres Middle School and Northside Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Merry Acres Middle School is 432nd of 482 and Northside Elementary School is 1302nd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).