Sandtown Middle School vs South Hall Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandtown Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
956 students
South Hall Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students
| Measure | Sandtown Middle School Atlanta, Georgia | South Hall Middle School Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 482 | #286 of 482 |
| National rank | #9648 of 15,369 | #11389 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 956 | 955 |
| Enrollment | 956 | 955 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| city | Atlanta | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandtown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 32.6).
- •Sandtown Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Sandtown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Sandtown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 77.4%).
- •South Hall Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.2).
- •Sandtown Middle School is the larger school with 956 students compared with 955.
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 Sandtown Middle School better than South Hall Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandtown Middle School ranks higher (40.8 vs 32.6 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 Sandtown Middle School and South Hall Middle School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandtown Middle School: 956. South Hall Middle School: 955. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandtown Middle School and South Hall Middle School rank in Georgia?
Sandtown Middle School is 219th of 482 and South Hall Middle School is 286th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).