Paul D. West Middle School vs RISE Preparatory Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul D. West Middle School
East Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
RISE Preparatory Charter School
Atlanta · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
313 students
| Measure | Paul D. West Middle School East Point, Georgia | RISE Preparatory Charter School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 482 | #1061 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14290 of 15,369 | #43600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 814 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | East Point | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •RISE Preparatory Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 16.9).
- •RISE Preparatory Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 100%).
- •Paul D. West Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.4).
- •Paul D. West Middle School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 313.
- •Paul D. West Middle School is a public school while RISE Preparatory Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Paul D. West Middle School better than RISE Preparatory Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), RISE Preparatory Charter School ranks higher (22.0 vs 16.9 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 Paul D. West Middle School and RISE Preparatory Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between East Point and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul D. West Middle School: 814. RISE Preparatory Charter School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul D. West Middle School and RISE Preparatory Charter School rank in Georgia?
Paul D. West Middle School is 422nd of 482 and RISE Preparatory Charter School is 1061st of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).