Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School vs Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.6 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
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Athens, Georgia | Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 482 | #771 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #12231 of 15,369 | #36204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 707 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 38% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 28.3).
- •Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.6).
- •Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 563.
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 Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (33.6 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 Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School: 707. Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School and Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is 317th of 482 and Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is 771st of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).