Benefield Elementary School vs Discovery High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 422 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benefield Elementary School
Lawrenceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,209 students
Discovery High School
Lawrenceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,703 students
| Measure | Benefield Elementary School Lawrenceville, Georgia | Discovery High School Lawrenceville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #562 of 1,308 | #256 of 431 |
| National rank | #28590 of 50,301 | #13352 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,209 | 2,703 |
| Enrollment | 1,209 | 2,703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 30% |
| city | Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benefield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 29.9).
- •Benefield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Benefield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Discovery High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 79.6%).
- •Benefield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.4).
- •Discovery High School is the larger school with 2,703 students compared with 1,209.
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 Benefield Elementary School better than Discovery High School?
On the Success Index (US), Benefield Elementary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 29.9 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 Benefield Elementary School and Discovery High School?
About 422 m in a straight line, between Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benefield Elementary School: 1,209. Discovery High School: 2,703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benefield Elementary School and Discovery High School rank in Georgia?
Benefield Elementary School is 562nd of 1,308 and Discovery High School is 256th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).