Sandtown Middle School vs Westlake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.8 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
Westlake High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,056 students
| Measure | Sandtown Middle School Atlanta, Georgia | Westlake High School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 482 | #158 of 431 |
| National rank | #9648 of 15,369 | #9934 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 956 | 2,056 |
| Enrollment | 956 | 2,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westlake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 40.8).
- •Sandtown Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Westlake High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Westlake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 62.4%).
- •Sandtown Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.2).
- •Westlake High School is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 956.
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 Westlake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Westlake High School ranks higher (44.1 vs 40.8 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 Sandtown Middle School and Westlake High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandtown Middle School: 956. Westlake High School: 2,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandtown Middle School and Westlake High School rank in Georgia?
Sandtown Middle School is 219th of 482 and Westlake High School is 158th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).