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Arnold Middle School vs. Fort Middle School

Should you attend Arnold Middle School or Fort Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Arnold Middle School
2011 51st St
Columbus, GA 31904
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Fort Middle School
2900 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Arnold Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Fort Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 625 students in grades 6-8, Arnold Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 484 students in grades 6-8, Fort Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
625 students
484 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arnold Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fort Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arnold Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fort Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arnold Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fort Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arnold Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Muscogee County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fort Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Muscogee County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1837 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#1991 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arnold Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fort Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
8%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arnold Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Muscogee County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Muscogee County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
18%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arnold Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Muscogee County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Muscogee County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arnold Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Muscogee County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Muscogee County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arnold Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fort Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
215
162
Grade 7 Students
205
178
Grade 8 Students
205
144

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arnold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Muscogee County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Muscogee County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arnold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Muscogee County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Muscogee County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
46%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arnold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Muscogee County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Muscogee County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
17%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arnold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Muscogee County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Muscogee County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arnold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Muscogee County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Muscogee County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arnold Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Muscogee County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fort Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Muscogee County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arnold Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Muscogee County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fort Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Muscogee County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(15-16 School Year Data)
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arnold Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Muscogee County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fort Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Muscogee County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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