South Salem Elementary School vs Veterans Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Salem Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
855 students
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
| Measure | South Salem Elementary School Covington, Georgia | Veterans Memorial Middle School Covington, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1207 of 1,308 | #337 of 482 |
| National rank | #47034 of 50,301 | #12557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 855 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| city | Covington | Covington |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 16.2).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 100%).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.7).
- •South Salem Elementary School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 637.
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 South Salem Elementary School better than Veterans Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks higher (26.7 vs 16.2 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 South Salem Elementary School and Veterans Memorial Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Covington and Covington in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Salem Elementary School: 855. Veterans Memorial Middle School: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Salem Elementary School and Veterans Memorial Middle School rank in Georgia?
South Salem Elementary School is 1207th of 1,308 and Veterans Memorial Middle School is 337th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).