Smitha Middle School vs Tapp Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smitha Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students
Tapp Middle School
Powder Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
809 students
| Measure | Smitha Middle School Marietta, Georgia | Tapp Middle School Powder Springs, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 482 | #215 of 482 |
| National rank | #12073 of 15,369 | #9572 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 866 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 44% |
| city | Marietta | Powder Springs |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tapp Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 29.2).
- •Tapp Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Tapp Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Tapp Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 99.1%).
- •Smitha Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Smitha Middle School is the larger school with 866 students compared with 809.
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 Smitha Middle School better than Tapp Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tapp Middle School ranks higher (41.2 vs 29.2 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 Smitha Middle School and Tapp Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Powder Springs in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smitha Middle School: 866. Tapp Middle School: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smitha Middle School and Tapp Middle School rank in Georgia?
Smitha Middle School is 311th of 482 and Tapp Middle School is 215th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).