Johns Creek Elementary vs River Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johns Creek Elementary
Suwanee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
888 students
River Trail Middle School
Duluth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,098 students
| Measure | Johns Creek Elementary Suwanee, Georgia | River Trail Middle School Duluth, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #37 of 1,308 | #3 of 482 |
| National rank | #1359 of 50,301 | #227 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 888 | 1,098 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 86% |
| city | Suwanee | Duluth |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 87.8).
- •Johns Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •Johns Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •Johns Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 14.5%).
- •River Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.1).
- •River Trail Middle School is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 888.
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 Johns Creek Elementary better than River Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), River Trail Middle School ranks higher (91.0 vs 87.8 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 Johns Creek Elementary and River Trail Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Suwanee and Duluth in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johns Creek Elementary: 888. River Trail Middle School: 1,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johns Creek Elementary and River Trail Middle School rank in Georgia?
Johns Creek Elementary is 37th of 1,308 and River Trail Middle School is 3rd of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).