Duluth Middle School vs New Life Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duluth Middle School
Duluth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,201 students
New Life Academy of Excellence
Duluth · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
645 students
| Measure | Duluth Middle School Duluth, Georgia | New Life Academy of Excellence Duluth, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 482 | #497 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #7871 of 15,369 | #25647 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,201 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 1,201 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.9 vs 49.3).
- •New Life Academy of Excellence does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •New Life Academy of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •New Life Academy of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 75.7%).
- •Duluth Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.4).
- •Duluth Middle School is the larger school with 1,201 students compared with 645.
- •Duluth Middle School is a public school while New Life Academy of Excellence is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Duluth Middle School better than New Life Academy of Excellence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Duluth Middle School and New Life Academy of Excellence?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duluth Middle School: 1,201. New Life Academy of Excellence: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duluth Middle School and New Life Academy of Excellence rank in Georgia?
Duluth Middle School is 168th of 482 and New Life Academy of Excellence is 497th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).