Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School vs Foothills Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.7 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
Foothills Regional High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,475 students
| Measure | Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Athens, Georgia | Foothills Regional High School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 482 | #356 of 431 |
| National rank | #12231 of 15,369 | #15650 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 707 | 1,475 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 1,475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 52.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 17.7).
- •Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Foothills Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 100%).
- •Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 52.7).
- •Foothills Regional High School is the larger school with 1,475 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 Foothills Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School ranks higher (28.3 vs 17.7 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 Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School and Foothills Regional High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School: 707. Foothills Regional High School: 1,475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School and Foothills Regional High School rank in Georgia?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is 317th of 482 and Foothills Regional High School is 356th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).