Haw Creek Elementary vs Lanier Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haw Creek Elementary
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
926 students
Lanier Middle School
Sugar Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,369 students
| Measure | Haw Creek Elementary Cumming, Georgia | Lanier Middle School Sugar Hill, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 1,308 | #63 of 482 |
| National rank | #1899 of 50,301 | #3433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 926 | 1,369 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 1,369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| city | Cumming | Sugar Hill |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haw Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 69.6).
- •Haw Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Haw Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Haw Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 50.5%).
- •Haw Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Lanier Middle School is the larger school with 1,369 students compared with 926.
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 Haw Creek Elementary better than Lanier Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Haw Creek Elementary ranks higher (86.3 vs 69.6 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 Haw Creek Elementary and Lanier Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cumming and Sugar Hill in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haw Creek Elementary: 926. Lanier Middle School: 1,369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haw Creek Elementary and Lanier Middle School rank in Georgia?
Haw Creek Elementary is 55th of 1,308 and Lanier Middle School is 63rd of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).