Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School vs Whitehead Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.7 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
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
| Measure | Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Athens, Georgia | Whitehead Road Elementary School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 482 | #664 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #12231 of 15,369 | #32533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 707 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 44% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitehead Road Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 28.3).
- •Whitehead Road Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Whitehead Road Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Whitehead Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 100%).
- •Whitehead Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.6).
- •Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 632.
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 Whitehead Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitehead Road Elementary School ranks higher (39.2 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 Whitehead Road Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School: 707. Whitehead Road Elementary School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School and Whitehead Road Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is 317th of 482 and Whitehead Road Elementary School is 664th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).