Merry Acres Middle School vs Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 6.0 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
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | Merry Acres Middle School Albany, Georgia | Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet Albany, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 482 | #84 of 482 |
| National rank | #14438 of 15,369 | #4737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 807 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 68% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 16.0).
- •Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet does better on math proficiency (68% vs 19%).
- •Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 24%).
- •Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 100%).
- •Merry Acres Middle School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 478.
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 Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet ranks higher (63.4 vs 16.0 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 Merry Acres Middle School and Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merry Acres Middle School: 807. Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merry Acres Middle School and Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet rank in Georgia?
Merry Acres Middle School is 432nd of 482 and Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is 84th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).