Southfield Elementary School vs Southwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southfield Elementary School
Macon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
Southwest High School
Macon · Public high · Grades 9–12
860 students
| Measure | Southfield Elementary School Macon, Georgia | Southwest High School Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1138 of 1,308 | #382 of 431 |
| National rank | #45553 of 50,301 | #16117 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 630 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 5% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 14.6).
- •Southfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 5%).
- •Southwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 73.7%).
- •Southfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.5).
- •Southwest High School is the larger school with 860 students compared with 630.
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 Southfield Elementary School better than Southwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southfield Elementary School ranks higher (18.9 vs 14.6 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 Southfield Elementary School and Southwest High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southfield Elementary School: 630. Southwest High School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southfield Elementary School and Southwest High School rank in Georgia?
Southfield Elementary School is 1138th of 1,308 and Southwest High School is 382nd of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).