Griffin Middle School vs Long Cane Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griffin Middle School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
991 students
Long Cane Middle School
LaGrange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
| Measure | Griffin Middle School Smyrna, Georgia | Long Cane Middle School LaGrange, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 482 | #302 of 482 |
| National rank | #9554 of 15,369 | #11833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 991 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| city | Smyrna | LaGrange |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Griffin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 30.5).
- •Long Cane Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Griffin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Griffin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 94.6%).
- •Long Cane Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.2).
- •Griffin Middle School is the larger school with 991 students compared with 988.
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 Griffin Middle School better than Long Cane Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Griffin Middle School ranks higher (41.2 vs 30.5 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 Griffin Middle School and Long Cane Middle School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Smyrna and LaGrange in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griffin Middle School: 991. Long Cane Middle School: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griffin Middle School and Long Cane Middle School rank in Georgia?
Griffin Middle School is 214th of 482 and Long Cane Middle School is 302nd of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).