Rising Starr Middle School vs Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rising Starr Middle School
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
| Measure | Rising Starr Middle School Fayetteville, Georgia | Sara Harp Minter Elementary School Fayetteville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 482 | #137 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #391 of 15,369 | #6838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 931 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 931 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 67% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Starr Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 76.8).
- •Rising Starr Middle School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Rising Starr Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Rising Starr Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 27.7%).
- •Rising Starr Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
- •Rising Starr Middle School is the larger school with 931 students compared with 689.
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 Rising Starr Middle School better than Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rising Starr Middle School ranks higher (88.7 vs 76.8 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 Rising Starr Middle School and Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rising Starr Middle School: 931. Sara Harp Minter Elementary School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rising Starr Middle School and Sara Harp Minter Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Rising Starr Middle School is 5th of 482 and Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is 137th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).