Atkinson County Middle School vs Lanier County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atkinson County Middle School
Pearson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
Lanier County Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
324 students
| Measure | Atkinson County Middle School Pearson, Georgia | Lanier County Middle School Lakeland, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 482 | #336 of 482 |
| National rank | #10679 of 15,369 | #12546 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Pearson | Lakeland |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atkinson County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 26.7).
- •Lanier County Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Atkinson County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Atkinson County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 100%).
- •Atkinson County Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •Atkinson County Middle School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 324.
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 Atkinson County Middle School better than Lanier County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Atkinson County Middle School ranks higher (35.8 vs 26.7 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 Atkinson County Middle School and Lanier County Middle School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Pearson and Lakeland in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atkinson County Middle School: 336. Lanier County Middle School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atkinson County Middle School and Lanier County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Atkinson County Middle School is 258th of 482 and Lanier County Middle School is 336th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).