Franklin Forest Elementary vs Gardner-Newman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Forest Elementary
Lagrange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
Gardner-Newman Middle School
LaGrange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
| Measure | Franklin Forest Elementary Lagrange, Georgia | Gardner-Newman Middle School LaGrange, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #687 of 1,308 | #364 of 482 |
| National rank | #33783 of 50,301 | #13063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 690 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| city | Lagrange | LaGrange |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 23.8).
- •Franklin Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Franklin Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Franklin Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 98.5%).
- •Franklin Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Gardner-Newman Middle School is the larger school with 963 students compared with 690.
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 Franklin Forest Elementary better than Gardner-Newman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Forest Elementary ranks higher (37.3 vs 23.8 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 Franklin Forest Elementary and Gardner-Newman Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Lagrange and LaGrange in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Forest Elementary: 690. Gardner-Newman Middle School: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Forest Elementary and Gardner-Newman Middle School rank in Georgia?
Franklin Forest Elementary is 687th of 1,308 and Gardner-Newman Middle School is 364th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).