Alford Elementary vs Sweetwater Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.4 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
Sweetwater Middle School
Lawrenceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,470 students
| Measure | Alford Elementary Lawrenceville, Georgia | Sweetwater Middle School Lawrenceville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 1,308 | #227 of 482 |
| National rank | #29042 of 50,301 | #9797 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 828 | 1,470 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 1,470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| city | Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 40.1).
- •Alford Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Sweetwater Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 83.1%).
- •Alford Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Sweetwater Middle School is the larger school with 1,470 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 Sweetwater Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alford Elementary ranks higher (44.3 vs 40.1 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 Sweetwater Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alford Elementary: 828. Sweetwater Middle School: 1,470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alford Elementary and Sweetwater Middle School rank in Georgia?
Alford Elementary is 575th of 1,308 and Sweetwater Middle School is 227th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).