Lakeside Middle School vs Lanier Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,513 students
Lanier Middle School
Sugar Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,369 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle School Cumming, Georgia | Lanier Middle School Sugar Hill, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 482 | #63 of 482 |
| National rank | #659 of 15,369 | #3433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,513 | 1,369 |
| Enrollment | 1,513 | 1,369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 67% |
| city | Cumming | Sugar Hill |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 69.6).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 61%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 50.5%).
- •Lanier Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.8).
- •Lakeside Middle School is the larger school with 1,513 students compared with 1,369.
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 Lakeside Middle School better than Lanier Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle School ranks higher (85.8 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 Lakeside Middle School and Lanier Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cumming and Sugar Hill in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle School: 1,513. Lanier Middle School: 1,369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle School and Lanier Middle School rank in Georgia?
Lakeside Middle School is 14th of 482 and Lanier Middle School is 63rd of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).