Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School vs Clarke Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
Athens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students
Clarke Middle School
Athens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
| Measure | Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Athens, Georgia | Clarke Middle School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 482 | #222 of 482 |
| National rank | #12231 of 15,369 | #9715 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 707 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 35% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarke Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 28.3).
- •Clarke Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Clarke Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Clarke Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 100%).
- •Clarke Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.6).
- •Clarke Middle School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 707.
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 Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School better than Clarke Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarke Middle School ranks higher (40.4 vs 28.3 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 Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School and Clarke Middle School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School: 707. Clarke Middle School: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School and Clarke Middle School rank in Georgia?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is 317th of 482 and Clarke Middle School is 222nd of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).