Fairington Elementary School vs Miller Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairington Elementary School
Lithonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Miller Grove Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students
| Measure | Fairington Elementary School Lithonia, Georgia | Miller Grove Middle School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1242 of 1,308 | #459 of 482 |
| National rank | #47860 of 50,301 | #14785 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 11% |
| city | Lithonia | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 13.3).
- •Fairington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •Miller Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Fairington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.3).
- •Miller Grove Middle School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 461.
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 Fairington Elementary School better than Miller Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairington Elementary School ranks higher (14.5 vs 13.3 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 Fairington Elementary School and Miller Grove Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lithonia and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairington Elementary School: 461. Miller Grove Middle School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairington Elementary School and Miller Grove Middle School rank in Georgia?
Fairington Elementary School is 1242nd of 1,308 and Miller Grove Middle School is 459th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).