Ferguson Elementary School vs Sweetwater Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferguson Elementary School
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
856 students
Sweetwater Middle School
Lawrenceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,470 students
| Measure | Ferguson Elementary School Duluth, Georgia | Sweetwater Middle School Lawrenceville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 1,308 | #227 of 482 |
| National rank | #31200 of 50,301 | #9797 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 856 | 1,470 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 1,470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Duluth | Lawrenceville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferguson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 40.1).
- •Ferguson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Sweetwater Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Sweetwater Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 83.5%).
- •Ferguson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •Sweetwater Middle School is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 856.
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 Ferguson Elementary School better than Sweetwater Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ferguson Elementary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 40.1 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 Ferguson Elementary School and Sweetwater Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Lawrenceville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferguson Elementary School: 856. Sweetwater Middle School: 1,470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferguson Elementary School and Sweetwater Middle School rank in Georgia?
Ferguson Elementary School is 633rd of 1,308 and Sweetwater Middle School is 227th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).