Chestatee Middle School vs Lanier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestatee Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
834 students
Lanier Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
| Measure | Chestatee Middle School Gainesville, Georgia | Lanier Elementary School Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 482 | #383 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #10131 of 15,369 | #21031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 834 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 65% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lanier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 38.6).
- •Lanier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Lanier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Lanier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 71.5%).
- •Chestatee Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.9).
- •Chestatee Middle School is the larger school with 834 students compared with 557.
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 Chestatee Middle School better than Lanier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lanier Elementary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 38.6 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 Chestatee Middle School and Lanier Elementary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestatee Middle School: 834. Lanier Elementary School: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestatee Middle School and Lanier Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Chestatee Middle School is 235th of 482 and Lanier Elementary School is 383rd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).