Ford Elementary School vs Lost Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Elementary School
Acworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
Lost Mountain Middle School
Kennesaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
979 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary School Acworth, Georgia | Lost Mountain Middle School Kennesaw, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #45 of 1,308 | #21 of 482 |
| National rank | #1605 of 50,301 | #1031 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 750 | 979 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 979 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 76% |
| city | Acworth | Kennesaw |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ford Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 83.0).
- •Ford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 76%).
- •Lost Mountain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Ford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 22%).
- •Ford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.3).
- •Lost Mountain Middle School is the larger school with 979 students compared with 750.
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 Ford Elementary School better than Lost Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ford Elementary School ranks higher (87.1 vs 83.0 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 Ford Elementary School and Lost Mountain Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Acworth and Kennesaw in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary School: 750. Lost Mountain Middle School: 979. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary School and Lost Mountain Middle School rank in Georgia?
Ford Elementary School is 45th of 1,308 and Lost Mountain Middle School is 21st of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).