Pope High School vs Simpson Middle 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.
Pope High School
Marietta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,793 students
Simpson Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
884 students
| Measure | Pope High School Marietta, Georgia | Simpson Middle School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 431 | #18 of 482 |
| National rank | #843 of 16,910 | #931 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,793 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 1,793 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 75% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.2 vs 83.7).
- •Pope High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Pope High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •Pope High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 19.7%).
- •Simpson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.4).
- •Pope High School is the larger school with 1,793 students compared with 884.
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 Pope High School better than Simpson Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pope High School and Simpson Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pope High School: 1,793. Simpson Middle School: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pope High School and Simpson Middle School rank in Georgia?
Pope High School is 7th of 431 and Simpson Middle School is 18th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).