Simpson Middle School vs. Hightower Trail Middle School
Should I attend Simpson Middle School or Hightower Trail Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Simpson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Hightower Trail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 868 students in grades 6-8, Simpson Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,022 students in grades 6-8, Hightower Trail Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
868 students
1,022 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#114 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
284
326
Grade 7 Students
291
349
Grade 8 Students
293
347
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
11%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
11%
6%
% White
58%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%