Alford Elementary vs Five Forks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alford Elementary
Lawrenceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
828 students
Five Forks Middle School
Lawrenceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,239 students
| Measure | Alford Elementary Lawrenceville, Georgia | Five Forks Middle School Lawrenceville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #575 of 1,308 | #51 of 482 |
| National rank | #29042 of 50,301 | #2628 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 828 | 1,239 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 1,239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 74% |
| city | Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Five Forks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 44.3).
- •Five Forks Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 50%).
- •Five Forks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •Five Forks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 83.1%).
- •Alford Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Five Forks Middle School is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 828.
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 Alford Elementary better than Five Forks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Five Forks Middle School ranks higher (73.5 vs 44.3 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 Alford Elementary and Five Forks Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alford Elementary: 828. Five Forks Middle School: 1,239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alford Elementary and Five Forks Middle School rank in Georgia?
Alford Elementary is 575th of 1,308 and Five Forks Middle School is 51st of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).