Griffin Middle School vs Norton Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.8 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
Norton Park Elementary School
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students
| Measure | Griffin Middle School Smyrna, Georgia | Norton Park Elementary School Smyrna, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 482 | #841 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #9554 of 15,369 | #38103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 991 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| city | Smyrna | Smyrna |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Griffin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 30.7).
- •Norton Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Griffin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Griffin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 100%).
- •Norton Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.2).
- •Griffin Middle School is the larger school with 991 students compared with 643.
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 Norton Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Griffin Middle School ranks higher (41.2 vs 30.7 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 Norton Park Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Smyrna and Smyrna in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griffin Middle School: 991. Norton Park Elementary School: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griffin Middle School and Norton Park Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Griffin Middle School is 214th of 482 and Norton Park Elementary School is 841st of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).