Lake Park Elementary School vs Merry Acres Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Park Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Merry Acres Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
| Measure | Lake Park Elementary School Albany, Georgia | Merry Acres Middle School Albany, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 1,308 | #432 of 482 |
| National rank | #26035 of 50,301 | #14438 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 19% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 16.0).
- •Lake Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 19%).
- •Lake Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Lake Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 100%).
- •Lake Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Merry Acres Middle School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 494.
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 Lake Park Elementary School better than Merry Acres Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Park Elementary School ranks higher (48.7 vs 16.0 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 Lake Park Elementary School and Merry Acres Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Park Elementary School: 494. Merry Acres Middle School: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Park Elementary School and Merry Acres Middle School rank in Georgia?
Lake Park Elementary School is 503rd of 1,308 and Merry Acres Middle School is 432nd of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).