Russell Middle School vs Westside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell Middle School
Winder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
Westside Middle School
Winder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
793 students
| Measure | Russell Middle School Winder, Georgia | Westside Middle School Winder, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 482 | #265 of 482 |
| National rank | #7580 of 15,369 | #10911 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 973 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Winder | Winder |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 34.8).
- •Russell Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 70.6%).
- •Westside Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Russell Middle School is the larger school with 973 students compared with 793.
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 Russell Middle School better than Westside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Middle School ranks higher (50.4 vs 34.8 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 Russell Middle School and Westside Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Winder and Winder in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russell Middle School: 973. Westside Middle School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russell Middle School and Westside Middle School rank in Georgia?
Russell Middle School is 158th of 482 and Westside Middle School is 265th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).