Ralph Bunche Middle School vs Sandtown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ralph Bunche Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
Sandtown Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
956 students
| Measure | Ralph Bunche Middle School Atlanta, Georgia | Sandtown Middle School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 482 | #219 of 482 |
| National rank | #13915 of 15,369 | #9648 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 651 | 956 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 39% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandtown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 19.2).
- •Sandtown Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 20%).
- •Sandtown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Sandtown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 100%).
- •Ralph Bunche Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.2).
- •Sandtown Middle School is the larger school with 956 students compared with 651.
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 Ralph Bunche Middle School better than Sandtown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandtown Middle School ranks higher (40.8 vs 19.2 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 Ralph Bunche Middle School and Sandtown Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ralph Bunche Middle School: 651. Sandtown Middle School: 956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ralph Bunche Middle School and Sandtown Middle School rank in Georgia?
Ralph Bunche Middle School is 399th of 482 and Sandtown Middle School is 219th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).