Lake Park Elementary School vs Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.6 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
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | Lake Park Elementary School Albany, Georgia | Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet Albany, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 1,308 | #84 of 482 |
| National rank | #26035 of 50,301 | #4737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 68% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 48.7).
- •Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet does better on math proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 50%).
- •Lake Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 96%).
- •Lake Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Lake Park Elementary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 478.
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 Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet ranks higher (63.4 vs 48.7 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 Lake Park Elementary School and Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Park Elementary School: 494. Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Park Elementary School and Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet rank in Georgia?
Lake Park Elementary School is 503rd of 1,308 and Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is 84th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).