DeSana Middle School vs Midway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeSana Middle School
Alpharetta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,278 students
Midway Elementary School
Alpharetta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,022 students
| Measure | DeSana Middle School Alpharetta, Georgia | Midway Elementary School Alpharetta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #36 of 482 | #99 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #1846 of 15,369 | #4217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,278 | 1,022 |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 1,022 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| city | Alpharetta | Alpharetta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midway Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 77.8).
- •Midway Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Midway Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Midway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 21.6%).
- •Midway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.5).
- •DeSana Middle School is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 1,022.
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 DeSana Middle School better than Midway Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Midway Elementary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 77.8 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 DeSana Middle School and Midway Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Alpharetta and Alpharetta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSana Middle School: 1,278. Midway Elementary School: 1,022. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSana Middle School and Midway Elementary School rank in Georgia?
DeSana Middle School is 36th of 482 and Midway Elementary School is 99th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).