Merry Acres Middle School vs Sherwood Acres 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
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
| Measure | Merry Acres Middle School Albany, Georgia | Sherwood Acres Elementary School Albany, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 482 | #967 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14438 of 15,369 | #41298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 807 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 38% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Acres Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 16.0).
- •Sherwood Acres Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 19%).
- •Sherwood Acres Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Merry Acres Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Merry Acres Middle School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 630.
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 Sherwood Acres Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Acres Elementary School ranks higher (25.7 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 Sherwood Acres 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. Sherwood Acres Elementary School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merry Acres Middle School and Sherwood Acres Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Merry Acres Middle School is 432nd of 482 and Sherwood Acres Elementary School is 967th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).