Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School vs Salem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
Salem Middle School
Lithonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
| Measure | Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School Lithonia, Georgia | Salem Middle School Lithonia, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 1,308 | #437 of 482 |
| National rank | #32476 of 50,301 | #14499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 599 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 16% |
| city | Lithonia | Lithonia |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 15.5).
- •Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 16%).
- •Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 20%).
- •Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 100%).
- •Salem Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.2).
- •Salem Middle School is the larger school with 827 students compared with 599.
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 Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School better than Salem Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School ranks higher (39.2 vs 15.5 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 Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School and Salem Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lithonia and Lithonia in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School: 599. Salem Middle School: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School and Salem Middle School rank in Georgia?
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School is 661st of 1,308 and Salem Middle School is 437th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).