Craig Elementary School vs Richards Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Craig Elementary School
Lawrenceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,045 students
Richards Middle School
Lawrenceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,974 students
| Measure | Craig Elementary School Lawrenceville, Georgia | Richards Middle School Lawrenceville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 1,308 | #251 of 482 |
| National rank | #6300 of 50,301 | #10579 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,045 | 1,974 |
| Enrollment | 1,045 | 1,974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 40% |
| city | Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Craig Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 36.4).
- •Craig Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Craig Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 39%).
- •Craig Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 83.2%).
- •Craig Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
- •Richards Middle School is the larger school with 1,974 students compared with 1,045.
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 Craig Elementary School better than Richards Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Craig Elementary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 36.4 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 Craig Elementary School and Richards Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Craig Elementary School: 1,045. Richards Middle School: 1,974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Craig Elementary School and Richards Middle School rank in Georgia?
Craig Elementary School is 125th of 1,308 and Richards Middle School is 251st of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).