Griffin Middle School vs Nickajack Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.5 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
Nickajack Elementary School
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,260 students
| Measure | Griffin Middle School Smyrna, Georgia | Nickajack Elementary School Smyrna, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 482 | #410 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #9554 of 15,369 | #21747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 991 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 50% |
| city | Smyrna | Smyrna |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nickajack Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 41.2).
- •Nickajack Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Nickajack Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Nickajack Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 55%).
- •Nickajack Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.2).
- •Nickajack Elementary School is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 991.
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 Nickajack Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nickajack Elementary School ranks higher (54.9 vs 41.2 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 Nickajack Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Smyrna and Smyrna in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griffin Middle School: 991. Nickajack Elementary School: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griffin Middle School and Nickajack Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Griffin Middle School is 214th of 482 and Nickajack Elementary School is 410th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).