Garrison Mill Elementary School vs Hightower Trail 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.
Garrison Mill Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
Hightower Trail Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
| Measure | Garrison Mill Elementary School Marietta, Georgia | Hightower Trail Middle School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #57 of 1,308 | #4 of 482 |
| National rank | #2012 of 50,301 | #370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 649 | 944 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 944 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 89% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hightower Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 86.0).
- •Hightower Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 76%).
- •Hightower Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Hightower Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 11.7%).
- •Garrison Mill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.7).
- •Hightower Trail Middle School is the larger school with 944 students compared with 649.
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 Garrison Mill Elementary School better than Hightower Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hightower Trail Middle School ranks higher (88.9 vs 86.0 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 Garrison Mill Elementary School and Hightower Trail Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrison Mill Elementary School: 649. Hightower Trail Middle School: 944. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrison Mill Elementary School and Hightower Trail Middle School rank in Georgia?
Garrison Mill Elementary School is 57th of 1,308 and Hightower Trail Middle School is 4th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).