Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School vs Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 7.8 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
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Athens, Georgia | Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 482 | #257 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #12231 of 15,369 | #14648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 707 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 63% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 28.3).
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 34%).
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 100%).
- •Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.6).
- •Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 492.
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 Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 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 Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School: 707. Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School and Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is 317th of 482 and Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is 257th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).