Browns Mill Elementary School vs Salem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Mill Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
Salem Middle School
Lithonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
| Measure | Browns Mill Elementary School Lithonia, Georgia | Salem Middle School Lithonia, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1221 of 1,308 | #437 of 482 |
| National rank | #47291 of 50,301 | #14499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 411 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Lithonia | Lithonia |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.7 vs 15.5).
- •Browns Mill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Browns Mill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Salem Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Salem Middle School is the larger school with 827 students compared with 411.
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 Browns Mill Elementary School better than Salem Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Browns Mill Elementary School and Salem Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lithonia and Lithonia in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browns Mill Elementary School: 411. Salem Middle School: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browns Mill Elementary School and Salem Middle School rank in Georgia?
Browns Mill Elementary School is 1221st of 1,308 and Salem Middle School is 437th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).