Dean Rusk Middle School vs Lakeside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Rusk Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,543 students
Lakeside Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,513 students
| Measure | Dean Rusk Middle School Canton, Georgia | Lakeside Middle School Cumming, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #60 of 482 | #14 of 482 |
| National rank | #3251 of 15,369 | #659 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,543 | 1,513 |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | 1,513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 83% |
| city | Canton | Cumming |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 70.4).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 57%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 30.2%).
- •Dean Rusk Middle School is the larger school with 1,543 students compared with 1,513.
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 Dean Rusk Middle School better than Lakeside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle School ranks higher (85.8 vs 70.4 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 Dean Rusk Middle School and Lakeside Middle School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Canton and Cumming in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean Rusk Middle School: 1,543. Lakeside Middle School: 1,513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean Rusk Middle School and Lakeside Middle School rank in Georgia?
Dean Rusk Middle School is 60th of 482 and Lakeside Middle School is 14th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).