Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School vs Legacy Knoll Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 24 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
Legacy Knoll Middle School
Hoschton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students
| Measure | Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Athens, Georgia | Legacy Knoll Middle School Hoschton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 482 | #120 of 482 |
| National rank | #12231 of 15,369 | #6148 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 707 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Athens | Hoschton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Knoll Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 28.3).
- •Legacy Knoll Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 100%).
- •Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.9).
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 Legacy Knoll Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Knoll Middle School ranks higher (56.9 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 Legacy Knoll Middle School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Athens and Hoschton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School: 707. Legacy Knoll Middle School: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School and Legacy Knoll Middle School rank in Georgia?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is 317th of 482 and Legacy Knoll Middle School is 120th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).