Johnson High School vs Lanier College and Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,318 students
Lanier College and Career Academy
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
169 students
| Measure | Johnson High School Gainesville, Georgia | Lanier College and Career Academy Gainesville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 431 | #334 of 431 |
| National rank | #12864 of 16,910 | #15092 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,318 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 7.5% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 21.1).
- •Johnson High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 7.5%).
- •Johnson High School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 7.5%).
- •Lanier College and Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 70.7%).
- •Lanier College and Career Academy does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 14.6).
- •Johnson High School is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 169.
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 Johnson High School better than Lanier College and Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Johnson High School ranks higher (32.1 vs 21.1 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 Johnson High School and Lanier College and Career Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson High School: 1,318. Lanier College and Career Academy: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson High School and Lanier College and Career Academy rank in Georgia?
Johnson High School is 236th of 431 and Lanier College and Career Academy is 334th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).