Rainey McCullers School of the Arts vs Richards Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainey McCullers School of the Arts
Columbus · Public high · Grades 6–12
420 students
Richards Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
| Measure | Rainey McCullers School of the Arts Columbus, Georgia | Richards Middle School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 431 | #228 of 482 |
| National rank | #4523 of 16,910 | #9823 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 420 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 44% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainey McCullers School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 40.0).
- •Rainey McCullers School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Rainey McCullers School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Rainey McCullers School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 85.2%).
- •Rainey McCullers School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.4).
- •Richards Middle School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 420.
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 Rainey McCullers School of the Arts better than Richards Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainey McCullers School of the Arts ranks higher (65.1 vs 40.0 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 Rainey McCullers School of the Arts and Richards Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rainey McCullers School of the Arts: 420. Richards Middle School: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rainey McCullers School of the Arts and Richards Middle School rank in Georgia?
Rainey McCullers School of the Arts is 49th of 431 and Richards Middle School is 228th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).