Alford Elementary vs Gwin Oaks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 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
Gwin Oaks Elementary School
Lawrenceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,077 students
| Measure | Alford Elementary Lawrenceville, Georgia | Gwin Oaks Elementary School Lawrenceville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #575 of 1,308 | #169 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #29042 of 50,301 | #9376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 828 | 1,077 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 1,077 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 71% |
| city | Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gwin Oaks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 44.3).
- •Gwin Oaks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •Gwin Oaks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 41%).
- •Gwin Oaks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 83.1%).
- •Alford Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Gwin Oaks Elementary School is the larger school with 1,077 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 Gwin Oaks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gwin Oaks Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 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 Gwin Oaks Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alford Elementary: 828. Gwin Oaks Elementary School: 1,077. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alford Elementary and Gwin Oaks Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Alford Elementary is 575th of 1,308 and Gwin Oaks Elementary School is 169th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).