Birmingham Falls Elementary School vs Northwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Northwestern Middle School
Alpharetta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,167 students
| Measure | Birmingham Falls Elementary School Milton, Georgia | Northwestern Middle School Alpharetta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #33 of 1,308 | #10 of 482 |
| National rank | #1027 of 50,301 | #575 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 696 | 1,167 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.3% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 73% |
| city | Milton | Alpharetta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birmingham Falls Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 86.7).
- •Birmingham Falls Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Birmingham Falls Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Birmingham Falls Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 11.1%).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.8).
- •Northwestern Middle School is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 696.
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 Birmingham Falls Elementary School better than Northwestern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Birmingham Falls Elementary School ranks higher (88.9 vs 86.7 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 Birmingham Falls Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Milton and Alpharetta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birmingham Falls Elementary School: 696. Northwestern Middle School: 1,167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birmingham Falls Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School rank in Georgia?
Birmingham Falls Elementary School is 33rd of 1,308 and Northwestern Middle School is 10th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).