Temple Middle School vs Veterans Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Temple Middle School
Temple · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
| Measure | Temple Middle School Temple, Georgia | Veterans Memorial Middle School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 482 | #170 of 482 |
| National rank | #7486 of 15,369 | #7889 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 682 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| city | Temple | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Temple Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 48.9).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Temple Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 75.9%).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.6).
- •Temple Middle School is the larger school with 682 students compared with 681.
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 Temple Middle School better than Veterans Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Temple Middle School ranks higher (50.8 vs 48.9 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 Temple Middle School and Veterans Memorial Middle School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Temple and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Temple Middle School: 682. Veterans Memorial Middle School: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Temple Middle School and Veterans Memorial Middle School rank in Georgia?
Temple Middle School is 154th of 482 and Veterans Memorial Middle School is 170th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).